BUNDLE OF HOPE is designed specifically for newly diagnosed children. The program allows us to provide a duffel bag style care package that includes comfort items such as a blanket, stuffed animal, hat, and literature specific to the respective child’s form of cancer. Later, it is used to carry pertinent items like a thermometer, pillbox, hot/cold pack and other miscellaneous items needed for their daily care.
PRIZE BOX is a program through which we provide small toys, stuffed animals, etc., for clinical or traumatic procedures. Through the prize box, we also provide toys and games to children who are hospitalized for extended periods of time.
CARE-A-VAN is a shuttle service available to assist children and their families with transportation.
EMERGENCY LIVING provides funds to families who are unable to cope with basic living expenses such as rent, utilities, auto repair, etc.
EMERGENCY MEAL VOUCHERS are provided for families in need to use at the hospital cafeteria while their child is hospitalized in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or on extended clinic visits.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUNDS are provided for families that require monetary assistance with wigs, personal care equipment, and prescription drugs.
EMERGENCY TRAVEL FUNDS are provided for families needing assistance with out-of-town transportation for medical treatment.
EMERGENCY FUNERAL FUNDS are available to assist families when their child has lost his or her battle with cancer. Referrals to area funeral homes and cemeteries are available upon request to qualifying families.
FOOD CLOSET is a program that maintains a complete pantry of canned foods and staple items. In addition, funds are available for families to purchase perishable items. As of March 2009, we have become a member of the West Texas Food Bank and can offer our families more than just staple items.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY is designed to help our most, both financially and emotionally, needy families during the holidays. Families receive food and gifts in an attempt to preserve the sense of connection and joy traditionally associated with the holidays.
SCHOLARSHIPS is a program that offers financial assistance to cancer survivors. Scholarships are made available to cancer survivors whose education was interrupted or delayed by canc
