Resources for Families Affected by Pediatric Cancer

No Family Should Have to Fight Alone.

Colorado Kids Cancer Association is a gathering of organizations that provide resources and assistance for families affected by pediatric cancer. CKCA exists to help you find the resources available to you and your family during this challenging time. The following organizations are Member Organizations of the Colorado Kids Cancer Association. Click on each organization type to view more resources.

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Bags of Fun – Delivering a Bag of Fun to every sick child whose health and happiness is both compromised and threatened.
BraveHoods – Gifts hooded apparel to kids with cancer, survivors and siblings. To date, over 6000 BraveHoods have been gifted to kids all over the country. We also sell our hoodies and for each one sold, one is donated.
Brent’s Place – To provide Safe-Clean housing and improve the quality of life for children and families living with cancer and other immunocompromising conditions … one day at a time. 
Colorado Cancer Coalition – Our mission is to engage, facilitate, expand and strengthen the statewide network dedicated to improving Colorado lives touched by cancer..
 Gold Rush Cure Foundation – We support children with cancer through our Pot of Gold program while advocating for a cure on a legislative level. With chapters in San Diego, Orange County/Los Angeles, Arizona, Salt Lake City, Colorado, New York City, and a support network all over the US.
Heartfelt Hugs – Helps siblings (ages 8-17) of critically ill children who are in treatment, off treatment or angels to have fun free event days where they are the focus.
Heroes ForeverProvides pediatric cancer patients and their families support and recreational activities.
LL’s Baytoevan’s Love Foundation – To bring comfort and support to families fighting childhood cancer.
Marlee’s Smile – We have one mission at Marlee’s Smile: Change the lives of kids with cancer, one smile at a time. We serve that mission in two ways. Provide custom Build A Bears to kids with cancer and their siblings and fund targeted research of pediatric cancers, specifically sarcomas.
Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation – To improve the quality of life for families, sick children and infants throughout our communities by providing support when and how they need it most. .
Shining Stars Foundation – Transforming lives through year-round recreational and social programs for children and their families challenged with pediatric cancer or another life-threatening illness.
Team Nathaniel – Provides financial assistance to families during treatment, distributes legos to children in treatment, and raises awareness about funding needs pertaining to pediatric cancer.

Foundation for Addie’s Research – Spreading awareness about Hepatoblastoma (pediatric liver cancer) and bringing more drugs to clinical trial through pre-clinical research.
Marlee’s Smile – We have one mission at Marlee’s Smile: Change the lives of kids with cancer, one smile at a time. We serve that mission in two ways. Provide custom Build A Bears to kids with cancer and their siblings and fund targeted research of pediatric cancers, specifically sarcomas.
Morgan Adams Foundation – Supports laboratory and clinical research in the area of pediatric cancer, with an emphasis on brain tumors, spine tumors and central nervous system tumors.
National Brain Tumor Society – Invests in, mobilizes, and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and care partners.
Summer’s Way – Recognizing the low priority and current lack of support, our mission is to find a cure for every patient diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma and ultimately other rare childhood cancers, promote early detection, and serve as a source of support to patients and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Cops Fighting Cancer – Our goal is to bring awareness to the community and help Colorado families through hope, support and compassion.
Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation – OUR MISSION: To respond to the urgent needs of Coloradans with cancer by providing financial assistance with dignity and humanity. OUR VISION: That no Colorado cancer patient in need will go without support.
Team Nathaniel – Provides financial assistance to families during treatment, distributes legos to children in treatment, and raises awareness about funding needs pertaining to pediatric cancer.
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Nighthawk Ranch – Provide a safe, healing environment for 10-18 year olds recovering from cancer with the goal of increasing self-esteem and hope for the future.
Sky High Hope Camp – A week-long summer camp for children and their siblings dealing with cancer.
Wapiyapi – Fostering friendships, fun and healing outside of the hospital for families facing childhood cancer through an exceptional camp experience.

Angel Flight West – Delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs.

View non-member organizations that also support families facing childhood cancer.

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