Champion Families
Families that have experienced a childhood cancer diagnosis know all too well the need for gentler, more effective treatments.
That's what we work for every day at CancerFree KIDS, and we'd love for you to join our community of Champions.
We are proud to be the leading funder of early-stage pediatric cancer research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital, fueling early-stage research to find gentler, more effective treatments for kids with cancer.
Everything that we do is for families like yours.
Sign up to learn more about how to get involved as a CancerFree KIDS Champion Family.
Questions? Contact Director of Family Engagement Julie Daubenmire, julie.daubenmire@cancerfreekids.org
Our Champion Programs
Signature Events
Champion families are invited to participate in and be honored at our signature events in Cincinnati and Columbus.
Patient Programs
Thanks to our partners, we are pleased to provide support to children and families facing a cancer diagnosis and throughout their treatment journey at Cincinnati Children's and Nationwide Children's hospitals.
CancerFree KIDS Blanket
Kids being treated for cancer at Cincinnati Children's and Nationwide Children's get a pinwheel blanket to keep them comfortable as they are going through treatment.
Courage the Lion
Our friend Courage the Lion is gifted to children to provide a little extra "courage" when they need it most.
Hope Drop Gifts
CancerFree KIDS Hope Drops are distributed around our signature events throughout the year to let kids being treated for cancer and their families know we're fighting for them.
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The Butterfly Walk
Resources for Families
It takes a village to support children and families affected by pediatric cancer. CancerFree KIDS is a founding member of the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2.org). We invite you to explore their two curated, community-driven directories of organizations that support children and teens with cancer, survivors, and their families.
Support During Treatment
The Hope Portal directory offers patient support resources for:
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Patients
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Parents/Caregivers
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Siblings/Families
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Bereaved Families
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Professionals
Survivorship Support
The Better Together directory offers survivorship support resources for:
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Survivors
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Parents/Caregivers
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Siblings/Families
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Professionals
Looking for Cincinnati- and Columbus-based resources and support for your family? Below is a list of a few organizations who are committed to serving pediatric cancer families. We're stronger together, and CancerFree KIDS is proud to collaboratively serve the childhood cancer community alongside many local partners.
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A Kid Again – cost-free activities for the whole family for kids with life-threatening medical conditions, with chapters in Cincinnati and Columbus
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Brave Like Me Foundation – family adventures and pet therapy programs, based in Cincinnati
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Calves and Cocoa – magazine aimed at helping childhood cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their experience
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Dragonfly Foundation – psychosocial, emotional, and financial support to childhood cancer families, based in Cincinnati
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Flying Horse Farms – Ohio-based medical specialty camp that provides experiences at no cost for kids with serious illnesses, including cancer
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Kids Get Cancer Too – financial, emotional, and spiritual support for families facing pediatric cancer, based in Columbus
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Jayani's Army - provides support to children undergoing cancer treatment during the month of December, based in Columbus
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NC4K – financial, emotional, and special events for kids with cancer and their families, based in Columbus