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Inheritance of Hope
Legacy Retreats for families who have a parent with a life-threatening illness. (Visit their Web Site)
Camp Casey(248) 705-2780; www.camp-casey.org Camp Casey, a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2003, offers three unique programs to children with cancer and their families. Cowboy Camp Outs are overnight mini-vacations at dude ranches in Michigan; Horsey House Calls bring a horse to the doorstep of kids too ill to attend an overnight retreat; Outlaw Outings provide family-oriented activities, like attending professional sports games, without the expense or hassle of planning. All of Camp Casey’s programs are free for families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis. For more information contact Molly Melamed at 248-705-2780 or molly@camp-casey.org |
Camp-Mak-A-Dream(406) 549-5987; www.campdream.org Camp Mak-A-Dream first welcomed cancer patients to it’s beautiful facility in western Montana back in July of 1995. The camp was created to carry out the mission of the Children’s Oncology Camp Foundation which is to provide Camp Mak-A-Dream as a medically-supervised, cost free experience for children and young adults with cancer. |
Camp Quality of Michigan(231)582-2471; www.campqualitymi.org National Organization: www.campqualityusa.org The mission of Camp Quality USA is to establish and sustain nationwide community-based camping experiences and ongoing support programs for children with cancer and their families. |
The Lake House(586) 777-7761; www.milakehouse.org The mission of The Lake House is to provide a safe harbor to support, educate and empower those touched by cancer. |
Children With Hair Loss(734) 379-4400; www.childrenwithhairloss.us A non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that provides hair replacements once a year to all children who have medically-related hair loss up to age 21. The service is provided free of charge. Our mission is “Covering Young Heads to Heal Young Hearts”TM |
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan(800)825-2536; www.leukemiamichigan.org Statewide organization which provides information, financial assistance, and emotional support to families of adults and children affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and other related blood disorders. |
Cleaning For A Reason FoundationCleaning For A Reason is the only national non-profit in the country providing FREE, professional housecleaning services for women undergoing cancer treatment. The Foundation, organized as a Texas Non-Profit Corporation, is raising money to provide more help for more women everywhere. |
Gilda’s Club Teen Chat(248)577-0800; www.gildasclubdetroit.org Support group for both guys and girls; meets second Monday of the month and last Wednesday of the month; also includes community and social activities. |
Imerman Angels(312) 274-5529; www.imermanangels.org Imerman Angels is a valuable resource in the cancer world, providing personalized, 1-on-1 cancer support by connecting cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. |
Kids Kicking Cancer(313)557-0021, www.kidskickingcancer.net Kids Kicking Cancer provides weekly classes for children, both inpatient and outpatient, in the mind-body techniques found in the martial arts. |
Look Good…Feel Better Teen Program(800)395-LOOK; Teens Program: http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/programs/programs-for-teens Teens 2bMe Program: www.2bMe.org Free public service program offering seminars to help teens overcome the appearance related effects of cancer and cancer treatment. |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan(734)953-0040; www.wishmich.org National Organization: www.wish.org The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. |
The Rainbow Connection(248)601-0086; http://www.rainbowwishconnection.org This Mission of the Rainbow Connection is to make the special wishes of children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses come true |
Angels of Hope(586)783-7738 www.angelsofhope.org The foundation provides assistance to children of families whose lives have been affected by cancer. We provide financial assistance for costs not covered by health insurance or by any other resource as families struggle with the daily living expenses and overwhelming emergency situations that arise when a child or one of their immediate family members has cancer. |
SandCastles(313) 874-6881; www.aboutsandcastles.org SandCastles began in 1997, with the philosophy that the program would provide grieving children, teens and families the opportunity to come together for nurturing and strength as they journey through the world of grief. |
Support Group for Adolescents – Webber Cancer Center/St. John Macomb Hospital(888)5WEBBER; www.stjohn.org Support group for teens coping with cancer or those in remission; twice monthly meetings led by a child psychologist. |
Van Elslander Cancer Center/St. John Hospital(313) 343-4970; www.vanelslandercancercenter.org Look Good…Feel Better Teens program meeting site. |
Wigs 4 Kids(586)772-6656; www.wigs4kids.org A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that reaches out to kids and young adults with hair loss. This program is available to any child or teen through age 17 in Michigan. |
FADF: QFAD & Heroes chaptersFor a complete list of FADF: QFAD & Heroes chapters, please visit www.foradayfoundation.org. |