CHILDRENS CANCER NETWORK
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Mission Statement
We support children and families throughout their cancer journey with programs and services designed to provide financial assistance, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, and create an awareness of issues they face related to childhood cancer.
About This Cause
Children’s Cancer Network (CCN) is a 501c3 supporting children and families throughout their cancer journey with programs and services designed to provide financial assistance, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, and create an awareness of issues they face related to childhood cancer. We strive to address the highest priority needs at the time when they are needed most. Children’s Cancer Network assists children and families working closely with pediatric oncology health care teams at children's hospitals. Our goal is for each family to realize they are not alone in their fight against cancer. To learn more, please visit our website at www.childrenscancernetwork.org. Our programs include the following: Family Assistance: ~ Gas and Food Card Program: Gas and food are two of the highest priority needs for families battling childhood cancer. CCN provides gas cards, food cards, and cafeteria passes to families in need. ~ Children’s Cancer Network’s Admission Bag Program: When a family first hears the devastating words, “Your child has cancer”, Children’s Cancer Network is there. Providing resources, practical necessities, and reassuring comforts, the admission bags help families realize they are not alone in their fight against cancer. ~ Adopt – a – Family Programs: “Holiday Surprises” and “Back to School” CCN assists families experiencing financial distress during the winter holidays and/or back to school season. Providing clothing, age appropriate toys, school supplies, and essential household items, these programs set up families for success throughout the year. Beds may also be provided year round for those families in need. ~ John W. Luttrell Scholarships: CCN awards scholarships each year to cancer survivors and immediate family members whose lives and college savings have been altered by childhood cancer. ~ CCN Wig Program: CCN offers wigs to those children, teens, and young adults at no charge. CCN maintains a selection of wigs on site or patients may choose one to their liking from wigs.com ~ CCN Bed Program: Health and wellness requires a good night’s sleep for both the cancer fighter and each member of the family. Referrals for bed for those in need may be made through the pediatric oncology social worker Health and Wellness: ~“It’s All About You” Health and Wellness Program “It’s All About You” is a non-medical program focusing on health and wellness for children, teens, siblings and parents affected by childhood cancer. The goal is to positively affect the mind, body, and spirit by increasing knowledge and skill, building self-esteem, and developing positive relationships with others familiar with the cancer journey. ~H.O.P.E. Honoring Our Peers Everyday: H.O.P.E is a school re-entry program easing the way for survivors and siblings to return to school after a cancer diagnosis. A 55-minute group presentation, age appropriately designed for K-3, 4-6, 6-8 and 9-12 graders, H.O.P.E. offers students knowledge first, then the opportunity to build compassion, and finally the chance to turn both into action! Patient and Family Education: Patient and Family Education and Family Resource Center: Knowledge is a key component as parents, teens, and children learn to cope and become advocates for their personal health and care. CCN’s Family Resource Center offers computer access and free resources for all ages from both national and local sources. Hard copy books and references for all ages are available at no cost. The Bi-annual CCN Survivorship Conference offers survivors, siblings, and parents the opportunity to develop resources and network while learning from local and national experts. Support: CCN Support Programs: Childhood cancer affects every member of the family. Emotional support is essential for cancer fighters, siblings, and parents. CCN offers a variety of support programs and events including CCN Café for Parents, All Star Siblings, Mother’s Day Tea and Survivorship Day Celebrations.