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Our mission is to provide a community of healing, hope, and light throughout the life-long journey of childhood cancer. We advocate, we educate, we build partnerships, and we foster solidarity for all families experiencing cancer.Candlelighters provides support for families every step of the way from diagnosis through treatment, providing programs such as emergency financial assistance, an annual family camp, family activities, bereavement support, and a meal program that offers comfort and support for families during a difficult journey. Through it all, we never charge families a dime – ever!​

One-on-one relationships give a fighter the chance to ask personal questions and get support from someone who is uniquely familiar - a survivor. * Our free service helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.

To find a cure for pancreatic cancer in honor of Ron Hirshberg and the thousands of people who are diagnosed with this disease each year. To create a premier Pancreatic Cancer Center where all needs of pancreatic cancer patients can be met in one location with the most advanced treatment options. To be recognized as a patient support reference source for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. To fund projects and programs designed to improve patient care, treatment and, ultimately, pancreatic cancer survival rates. To integrate and unite generations, young and old, through physical fitness participation, while creating public awareness and raising money to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.

Krabbe Connect works to improve care and accelerate research for people affected by Krabbe disease by connecting patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers. The organization focuses on patient-centered education, support programs, and building research networks to advance treatments and newborn screening.

Mission: To accelerate breakthroughs in lifesaving research and empower people everywhere to conquer cancer. Vision: Building a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy.

To advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education and advocacy efforts on behalf of sarcoma patients.

CLRA supports research efforts towards finding the causes and a cure for leukemia and assists families in meeting the financial obligations incurred in treatment. We strive to be at the forefront of funding medical expenses for families affected by blood cancers and supporting groundbreaking hospital research, ultimately leading to enhanced treatments and a cure.

The Lymphoma Research Foundation's mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the oldest and largest myeloma-specific charity in the world. With more that 350,000 members in 140 countries, the IMF serves myeloma patients, family members, and the medical community. The IMF provides a wide range of programs in the areas of Research, Education, Support and Advocacy.

National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels.

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

Miggy’s Gift educates the public about melanoma and promotes skin‑cancer prevention while supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families. It provides comfort packages and programs (the “Mighty Miggy” project), educational outreach, family financial assistance, and college/school grants for young people.