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Fiona Lodge Ronald McDonald Beach House AU
Provides free holidays to families of children and adults who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. Located at Bateman's Bay, two hundred miles south of Sydney, Australia.
http://www.fionalodge.org.au/
Chase Pullan Foundation
Supports families affected by cancer by distributing personal gift items to them during hospitalization. Includes information about Chase, how to help, event calendar, links, and contacts.
http://www.chasepullanfoundation.org/
Breath of Hope
Children's charity raising funds to entertain children in hospital. Explanation of work and fundraising requirements.
http://www.breathofhope.org.uk/
Flashes of Hope
Non-profit that creates special photographs of children fighting cancer or other life threatening illness. Includes a gallery of patients, artists involved, support, chapter information, and donations. [Ohio]
http://www.flashesofhope.org/
Locks of Love
Provides hair prosthetics for children with long-term medical hair loss, free of charge or on a sliding scale. Includes information on donating human hair and fundraising.
http://www.locksoflove.org/
Kids That Care
Variety of programs to improve the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses throughout South Florida.
http://www.kidsthatcare.net/
The Circle of Care Foundation
Provides support to children with cancer and their families at the initial time of hospitalization. Currently offers programs in Connecticut.
http://www.thecircleofcare.org/
Angels for Hope
Crocheted angels available free of charge to those who are severely injured or chronically ill. Request an angel, help crochet them for others, or find out how to donate supplies.
http://www.angelsforhope.org/
Project Sunshine
Non-denominational, not-for-profit organization providing numerous free programs and services to children with cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses.
http://www.projectsunshine.org
The Kimo Bear Project
Non-profit organization that provides a therapeutic play bear for children with cancer. Information about Kimo, sponsors, and facts.
http://www.kimobear.org/
Mommy's Light
Dedicated to serving children who have lost or will lose a mother by keeping alive traditions and memories.
http://www.mommyslight.org/
Santa-America
Non-profit organization that promotes joy, love, and hope for children and their families in long term pediatric care, hospice, or bereavement. Contact information provided.
http://www.santa-america.org/
Angels 4 Oncology Project
Laurel Latto donates inspirational art to willing cancer clinics. Provides contact information for the request process.
http://www.lattoarts.com/angels4oncology/
Believe In Tomorrow: National Children's Foundation
Nonprofit offers unique programs for critically ill children and families, including retreat housing, Hands On Adventures, and pain and distraction therapy.
http://www.believeintomorrow.org/
Chemo Angels
Volunteer support group for people undergoing chemotherapy. Links, news and patient information.
http://www.chemoangels.com/
Youth Cancer Trust
Provides free holidays for young people diagnosed with cancer or any life threatening disease.
http://www.yct.org.uk/
Adventures For Wish Kids
Provides continuing support and lasting memories for children and adolescents with life threatening illness and their families. Pictures from past events, how to help, and a newsletter. [Ohio]
http://www.afwkids.org/
Grahamtastic Connection
Offers free computers, Internet access, and technical support to children with cancer and other serious illnesses.
http://www.grahamtastic.org/
Bear the Burden
Non-profit organization encourages donations of new teddy bears for abused and neglected children. Includes donation information.
http://www.beartheburden.org/
TLC for Angels
Crafters who knit caps, afghans, booties, dress, gowns, and other items for hospitalized preemies, infants, and seriously ill children.
http://tlcforangels.tripod.com/
Horses for Hope
Nonprofit organization that provides free horseback riding lessons and opportunities to children afflicted with cancer and their families. [Michigan]
http://www.horsesforhope.com/
Challenge Air for Kids
Offers unique aviation experiences for physically challenged children and youth. [Texas]
http://www.challengeair.com/
Hats Off For Cancer, Inc.
Non-profit provides hats for children with cancer.
http://geocities.com/hat_girl/
The Andy Ruenes Foundation
A non profit organization to benefit kids and teens suffering from life threatening diseases.
http://www.theandyruenesfoundation.org/
Project Linus
An organization that hand makes blankets for critically ill children, includes how to get involved and local contacts.
http://www.projectlinus.org/
Dreams On Wings
Provides the thrill of flying to children facing serious illnesses and their families. Includes forms, pictures, sponsors, and contact information. [Alabama]
http://www.dreamsonwings.org/
Operation Give
Coordinates the collection and distribution of toys and other items for Iraqi children.
http://operationgive.org/
Operation Teddy Bear
Fundraising for children with cancer through cross stitch and quilting. Tips for beginners, free patterns, links to relevant sites.
http://www.operationteddybear.ca/
Mikey's Way Foundation
Goal is to provide pediatric patients with interactive games to help them cope during hospitalization.
http://www.mikeysway.org/
Discovery Arts
Outreach program designed to bring dance, drama, music and art to children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses during their hospital stay. [California]
http://www.discoveryarts.org/
Hope for Henry Foundation
A foundation providing special gifts of consumer electronics to children hospitalized with life-threatening diseases.
http://www.hopeforhenry.org/
Project Linus
Northwest Atlanta Chapter provides hand-made blankets for traumatized or sick children in the tradition of the security blanket-toting tot of the Peanuts comic strip. [Georgia]
http://www.orgsites.com/ga/projectlinus/
Make A Difference
Two kids help other kids that are diagnosed with cancer and other life threatening illnesses by providing goodie bags. Pictures, story, and donation information available.
http://www.geocities.com/shebabe1133/Make-...
Make A Child Smile
Features different children each month who have chronic or life-threatening illnesses and asks visitors to send cards/gifts to cheer them up.
http://www.makeachildsmile.org
Hugs and Hope
Charity offering support to families of critically ill children through happy mail, elf project, and parent pals. Includes information about diseases, volunteers, store, and mission statement.
http://www.hugsandhope.org/
Heartworks Photography, Inc.
Charitable photography for hospitalized children with life-threatening illness, injury or special needs.
http://www.heartworksphoto.org/
Earth Angel Foundation
Sponsors fundraisers to send children with life threatening illnesses on dream vacations.
http://www.earthangelfoundation.com/
Deliver The Dream
A respite and retreat program that serves families facing serious illness or crisis by helping them to enhance coping skills, reduce stress and cultivate relationships. Press releases, newsletter, information on retreat weekends, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.deliverthedream.org/
The Jared Box Project
Boxes filled with toys are given to chronically-ill children to provide a special diversion as they receive chemotherapy or dialysis treatments. [Pennsylvania]
http://www.thejaredbox.com/
Lighthouse Family Retreat
A seaside family retreat for children with cancer and their families. Program offers beach games, arts/crafts, parent support groups, and inter-faith devotionals.
http://www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org/
Heart Of Passion
Dedicated to helping young adults with cancer, offering retreats, red carpet days, and other forms of support. [Georgia]
http://www.heartofpassion.net/
Heavenly Hats
Donates brand new hats to cancer patients in more than 60 hospitals around the United States.
http://www.heavenlyhats.com/
Destination Foundation
A non-profit organization offering dream trips to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Mission statement, Board of Directors listing, budget, volunteer opportunities, and contact details.
http://www.destinationfoundation.org/
Rush-Miller Foundation
Provides blind/visually impaired children with their first bike. Features history, eligibility, application, photo album, and how to donate.
http://www.rushmillerfoundation.org/
Reel Angels
Dedicated to bringing current and unreleased films to seriously ill children in the hospital. [California and Texas]
http://www.reelangels.org/
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