- Camp Kesem provides support through and beyond a parent's cancer, including a free week of summer camp to children affected by a parents cancer.
- Athletes 4 Cancer harnesses the healing power of the elements with the determination of the human spirit to benefit lives affected by cancer.
- Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs uses adventure expeditions, films, experiential workshops and retreats to encourage and inspire those touched by cancer to live well.
- A Fresh Chapter Alliance Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to healing the emotional scars of cancer by combining domestic or international volunteering with programs designed to reframe adversity, foster connections and promote personal growth and development. We empower men and women who have been impacted by cancer – either as a patient or a caregiver – to expand their stories beyond the disease while giving back to communities around the world. Our programs include both a meaningful volunteer travel experience as well an innovative framework for ongoing support and healing.
- LIVESTRONG provides free, confidential, one-on-one support to anyone affected by cancer-- whether you have cancer or are a loved one, friend, caregiver or provider.
- The Grief Diaries is an online magazine of art & writing about loss.
- Fertile Hope is a LIVESTRONG initiative that provides reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors facing the risk of infertility.
- Over the past 25 years Be The Match ® , operated by the National Marrow Donor Program ® (NMDP), has managed the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world.
- The SAMFund is the only nonprofit organization in the country designed to help young adults recover from the devastating financial impact of cancer treatment.
- This is a network to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk through education, training, and advocating. They provide open resources/ networks/ educational materials for the LGBT cancer community
- Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
- Providing financial support to people fighting cancer through the sale of high quality shirt & poster prints from top graphic designers around the world.
- OMGYes is for women, men and couples, together or solo - anyone curious about more ways to make a great thing even better. Find ways to rediscover sex after life changes.
- Lacuna Loft is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that encourages, empowers, and connects young adult cancer survivors and caregivers around the world, 24/7.
- Podcast: Voices of Cancer tackles issues that people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones commonly face—from dating and careers to parenting and research.
- An organization that provides up to $10K in grant money for couples to use for fertility treatments or domestic adoptions.
- Their line of Empathy Cards focuses on real, authentic ways to communicate about sickness & suffering.
- The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.
- First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer.
- CareHood is a giving & support service so patients & caregivers can get the help from their communities that makes a real difference.
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