Kids Cancer Crusade
Every Child's Smile is Beautiful; The Smile of a Child With Cancer is Inspirational.

Networking families of children with cancer was how Kids Cancer Crusade began and it continues to be a very important part of what we do. Part of the application process is giving us permission to add the child's website and basic information to our website. Understanding each family's desire for privacy, it is NOT required to have the child's information posted on our website network to participate in our other programs. We may, however, ask a family to email with another family if their situations are helpful to each other. Families may also ONLY participate by adding their information to our network as a resource for other families and opt out of our other programs such as care packages. It is our hope that as our network grows, families are able to connect with other families to share experiences. Those dealing with a new diagnosis or relapse find it especially helpful.

To facilitate easy networking, our children are currently divided up in the following ways: 
   * Diagnosis
   * Location
   * Angels
   * Birthdays

Click here to get started.

We are also beginning to incorporate various family events throughout the year to allow families to meet, parents to talk and patients and siblings alike to play with children just like them who understand. Keep watching for these fun-filled events!

Picnic at Preston's: September 11, 2010 
4:00pm-7:00pm

26001 S. Woodland Rd.
Beachwood, OH

This event is open to any family of a child with cancer, regardless of treatment status. Preston's H.O.P.E. is a fully accessible playground built to accommodate children with mobility, visual or hearing impairments. Visit their website to view pictures and see how ANY child can have a blast!


Promotional Photo Shoot with Kim Fordham Photography: August 14, 2010

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Care Packages
Encouraging, honoring & remembering our Heroes.

*Angel* Christi T. continously brought smiles to the faces of other children with cancer by keeping them company, bringing them things to do and brightening up their rooms with decorations all while receiving treatment herself. She loved to help other kids like her and spend time with her family and friends. Keeping in line with her actions, our care packages began...

New Families
The purpose of this package is to welcome you and encourage your family to spend some quality time together. In addition, gift cards are included for the parents while pajamas, hats and other comfort items are included for the child receiving treatment.

Relapse
To let you know we're still here and pulling for your family, you'll receive another package similar to the one for new families.

End of Treatment
*Angel* Tyler H. loved a good party and decorated everything to perfection. In true Ty-Guy style, this care package is sure to bring a smile and a lot of celebration! We're keeping the details a secret though - it's a surprise! A huge thank you to The Party Starts Here in Fremont, Ohio for their generosity. *Please help us keep track of this as treatment schedules change. If you knew when you applied when the child would be completing treatment we will go with that, but many are unsure. Please send an email about a month ahead of time.*

Angel Families
We will donate a copy of the child's favorite book to their local library or school in their memory. In addition, an item acknowledging the child's fight and memory will be sent to the family. *Imprint on my Heart, LLC has generously donated fingerprint impression kits which are available upon request.

Transplant
Packages of lots of fun things to do are mailed when a child is heading to to transplant or another particularly long hospital stay. Comfy pajamas are included - please provide your child's clothing size. These packages must be requested.

Gift Cards (2011)
Gas & food gift cards, as requested on your application, will be sent every 6 months if the child is still on treatment.


Thank you to St. Joseph Central Catholic High School students and faculty for assisting with the preparation of our care packages.

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Volunteer Photography
Capturing memories & milestones.

ALL of our families are welcome to a session with one of our volunteer photographers regardless of the child's treatment status. Details will vary with each photographer but we will work together to find the perfect match for you! Our current partners are listed below - if you know of another photographer than may be interested in joining our team or you are in need of a photographer in a different area, please let us know. It is also important that you go through Kids Cancer Crusade to schedule your session or your family may not receive the session for free.

Amy Holst Limelight Images
Roseburg, OR

Angels Touch Photography
Tampa, FL

Ashleigh-Faye Photography
Tampa, FL 
*Preston Z.'s family session
*Mandy W.'s family session

Baxter Hammer Photography
Maumee, OH
*Braeden S. & Bronson S.'s family session

Blessed Life Photography
Kansas City, MO
*Donnavynn C.'s family session

Che Bella Photography
Dublin, OH

Chelsie Renae Photography
Western NY
*Angel Christian S.'s family session

Christi Colvin Photography
*Birmingham, AL

Chung Nguyen
San Francisco, CA

Claussen Photography
Rapid City, SD

Danielle Luc Photography 
Fremont, OH
*Alexa B.'s family session
*Brandon M.'s end of treatment session

Eastside of Eden Photography
Painesville, OH

Gage Blake Photography
Toledo, OH
*Kirin B.'s session

Heather Stokes Photography
Spokane, WA

Homburg Photography
Appleton, WI
*Brady E.'s end of treatment session

Jamie Ward Photography
Toledo, OH
*Samuel R.'s family session

J. Andrew Photography
Bakersfield, CA

Joseph Dominick Photography
New York City, NY

Katie Raivala Photography
MN
*Ana V.'s end of treatment session

Kim Fordham Photography
Sylvania, OH
*Kids Cancer Crusade 2010 Promo Shoot

Lasting Memories Studio
Rapid City, SD
*Micah A.'s family session

Lindsey Perry Originals
Greer, SC
*Tyler T.'s family session

Little Tree Studios
Worthington, OH

Lisa Pflaum Photography
Medina, OH
*Angel Tyler H.'s family session
*Boo's Survivor Day session

LMMP Photography
Louisville, KY

Malek Naz Freidouni Photography
Washington, DC/New York City

Mick Luvin Photography
Naples, FL

Photography by Melissa R.
San Antonio, TX
*Elijah T.'s family session

Rachel Schell
Spokane, WA
*Ashlynn L.'s family session

Reflections by Cindy
Tooele, UT
*Odette S.' off treatment session

Ripple Creek Studio
Columbus, OH

Sara Reed Photography
Alliance, OH
*Jacob S.'s family session

Serendipity Photography & Design
Salt Lake City, UT

Stephanie McFrederick Photography
Ashland, OH
*Angel Jacob W.'s family session

Timeless Treasures Photography, Ltd.
Norwalk, OH
*Dakota B.'s family session

Your Moments Caught
Philadelphia, PA
*Kayla D.'s end of treatment session

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Scholarships (2011)
Honoring Heroes, Funding Futures.

The children and teens we work with are incredible, we know that. Now it is time for the rest of the world to see what they can do as they head to college to put their life experiences and challenges toward their futures. We have no doubt that these young adults will do big things!

Patient Scholarship - To be awarded Spring 2011
Sibling Scholarship - To be awarded Spring 2011