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The Millie Mae Foundation was founded by Millie's parents, Jayshree and John in an effort to raise awareness for neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers, raise funds for research and cures, and to provide support to parents who are dealing with the tragedy that is childhood neuroblastoma.

Helping kids cope with cancer… Mikey’s Way. Our Mission at Mikey’s Way Foundation is to enrich the lives of children suffering from cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The Foundation strives to create CONNECTION and DIVERSION to help children cope with the emotional and physical hardships of long term, debilitating treatment. We accomplish this with the use of today’s technology – laptop computers, tablets, iPod Touch and other Wi-Fi ready electronics. We distribute these electronic gifts using both our Mikey’s Way Day and Mikey’s Wish List Programs.

We create dream bedrooms for children with cancer. This is a place that only the child can dream or imagine while addressing their medical needs. Our focus is answering one question; where does a child go when battling a serious illness to find peace and comfort? Special Spaces was founded in July 2004 on the precedent that children battling life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer, need their own special space. This is a place of hope and inspiration, and a special place to find peace and comfort. As of today, Special Spaces has created over 1,100 bedrooms across the country.

Our mission is to ensure every kid fighting cancer has the support to Never Ever Give Up by CONNECTING with their family, bringing AWARENESS to their story, providing them helpful RESOURCES and sending them continuous doses of ENCOURAGEMENT throughout their journey.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES OF NON-CANCER PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IN AREAS INCLUDING RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, ELECTRIC, WATER, GROCERIES, FUNERAL COSTS, ETC. ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO CHILDREN IN LOCAL HOSPITALS ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

The mission of the Sunrise Association is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings world-wide. This mission is accomplished through the creation of Sunrise Day Camps, Year-Round Programs and In-Hospital Recreational Activities, all offered free of charge.

The mission of the Jodie Matta-Dillinger Fund (JMDF) is to provide advocacy, compassion, and sensitivity to cancer patients, their loved ones, and caregivers during and after treatment(s). The Jodie Matta-Dillinger Fund will provide helpful resources and support in our service region through programs, initiatives and outreach efforts originating from the JMD Cancer Resource Center located at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. The JMDF will work collaboratively with UPMC McKeesport Hospital and our community partners. The JMDF will also pursue new opportunities to enhance our ability to address the diverse needs of those that we serve.

HopeKids provides ongoing events, activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

Enriching the lives of young adults ages 18-24 and their families fighting cancer. Young adults, ages 18-24, have very specific concerns when they are diagnosed with cancer. This is a time in their lives when they want to meet others and form close relationships. It's a time when they want to focus on school, careers, and starting families. Instead their time is spent in treatment at children's hospitals, where they most certainly feel it's a step backwards. Cancer robs them of the cherished independence their peers enjoy. Some wishes celebrate the completion of treatment. Some are for taking a needed break from treatment to rejuvenate for the continued fight. And, some are a last wish to spend the remaining precious time with loved ones. Typically, a Nik's Wish grant will cost $6000. Our amazing Wish Coordinators work directly with the young adults and their families to create awesome experiences filled with joy, love, and FUN! The memories created are priceless for the entire family. Read the testimonials from some of the families

I AM DOM is a family oriented organization that supports families of children with various childhood cancers. Through experience I AM DOM focuses on lessening the financial burden as well as educating the public about this life-altering struggle many families face.

JUST TRYAN IT seeks to positively impact the lives of families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer by providing them with financial assistance. We strive to instill the importance of philanthropy and service, promote wellness, and inspire tomorrow’s leaders to make a difference in their communities.

At Turner's Heroes, we are strong believers that every patient is a Superhero; all we do is provide the capes! Our first mission is to support pediatric patients in the children's hospital setting through superhero-themed, cape-decorating events. Our second mission is to facilitate engagement and support for patients within their communities. This is done through "Hero Days" where communities come together to dedicate a day to patients while fundraising and garnering support for patients in their community. Finally, we fundraise for a cure for pediatric cancer through the funding of Discovery Grants: innovative $50,000 grants that find new ways to combat pediatric cancer.