Give Hope to Children with Cancer
Make a Meaningful ImpactEvery child with cancer deserves to grow and thrive, but pediatric cancer care comes with a unique set of challenges. Your gift helps children receive world-class cancer care while easing the emotional and financial burden their families face. Together, we can give these kids a brighter future.
Why Kids with Cancer Need You
Pediatric cancer is different from adult cancer. It requires a team, technology and a care environment designed just for children. Families often travel long distances for treatment, miss work and face emotional strain, leaving gaps that generous people like you can fill. Your support ensures that children get the care, comfort and hope they deserve.
Your Impact on Children and Families
$10
Your gift gives 32 chemo patients lip balm or a neck pillow for comfort during treatment.
$20
You provide lotion to 30 patients with dry or cracked skin from treatment.
$40
Your donation gives 12 boost shakes to provide patients with nourishment during treatment.
Stories of Courage and Hope
Cedar’s Story
After winning her battle with neuroblastoma, Cedar and her family found hope at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, where the Heller Center for Kids with Cancer helped Cedar flourish beyond treatment.
Henry’s Story
Thanks to generous donors, Henry’s family was cared for in ways they didn’t even know they needed – from providing toys to keep Henry occupied to offering essential supplies like diapers and snacks.
How Your Gift Helps Children Thrive
Your generosity helps transform frightening moments into hopeful ones. From diagnosis through survivorship, your support helps create comfort, healing and brighter futures for children with cancer.
Compassionate, Family-Centered Care
Donations help fund child life programs, therapeutic play, emotional and spiritual care, and family resources that help children cope with long hospital stays and complex treatments. These services help children feel less afraid and more like kids.
Advanced Pediatric Treatments
Your support helps fund pediatric-focused treatments, research and technology that improves outcomes and reduces long-term side effects.
Support Beyond Treatment
Gifts sustain the Heller Center for Kids with Cancer, which offers guidance, follow-up care and programs to help children and families thrive even after treatment ends.
Ways to Give to Pediatric Cancer Care
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You can give through:
- One-time gifts to support immediate needs
- Monthly giving to provide ongoing care
- Tribute gifts in honor of a child, loved one or caregiver