national Organizations and Cancer support
(These organizations will help support local Nebraska families.)
american cancer society
At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
american institute for cancer research
We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer. We champion 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.
We fund cutting-edge research and give people practical tools and information to help them prevent — and survive — cancer.
american lung association
At the Lung Association, our goals are big—defeat lung cancer, create a tobacco-free future, champion clean air for all, and improve the quality of life for those living with lung disease. For more than 115 years, Americans have trusted us to protect their lungs, whether it's researching treatments and cures for lung diseases, keeping kids off tobacco, including e-cigarettes, or advocating for laws that protect the air we all breathe. Because when you can't breathe, nothing else matters®. Our Mission: To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Our Vision: A world free of lung disease. Our Strategic Imperatives: - Defeat lung cancer. - Champion clean air for all. - Improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families. - Create a tobacco-free future.
cancer care
Founded in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.
Our comprehensive services include case management, counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by master's-prepared oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
cancer connect
CancerConnect combines original content and news with expert doctor commentary from many leading health providers with editor curated content from the web to ensure our users have access to the most relevant and through educational content available to support their decision making.
Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC)
The Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information through its national telephone assistance line/online assistance program, as well as outreach programs and community activities to educate and support cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and advocates on matters like maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave and estate planning. CLRC provides trainings in-person and online, and maintains a library of resources (including our Patient Legal Handbook), on a wide range of legal topics.
caring bridge
From the launch of the very first CaringBridge site, we’ve been working toward a single vision: a world where no one goes through a health journey alone. In order to turn this vision into reality, we’ve made it our mission to build bridges of care and communication providing love and support on a health journey.
CaringBridge is your free online tool for sharing health updates. It is an easy and ad-free way to communicate health news to family and friends—all in one place.
Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN)
CPAN was created in recognition of the vital role patients play in advocating for access to local, affordable cancer care. The network educates the community about policy issues affecting the quality and accessibility of cancer care at the local level. It also serves as a non-cancer type specific organization for individuals to learn how to become advocates for cancer care and provides community oncology practices with education regarding the economic and administrative pressures facing clinic operations.
CPAN chapters are based within local cancer centers where they educate, engage, and activate advocates around key national cancer care issues. The dedicated CPAN advocates empower the work of the Community Oncology Alliance and allow it to have an unprecedented record of advocacy success.
Cure Childhood Cancer
Support for Families Fighting Cancer: At CURE Childhood Cancer, we know the shock, fear, and uncertainty that exists when you learn your child has cancer. It is not something any parent is prepared for or expects to face. We understand because many of us have been there.
Every family’s journey is unique, but no family fights cancer alone. There is a large community of support for those fighting childhood cancer, and it starts right here at CURE. To help, we have compiled this page of resources and tips to help you navigate the road ahead. As always, please speak to your child’s medical team for medical advice and guidance.
family reach
Removing the financial barriers standing between cancer patients and their treatment.
Family Reach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides non-medical financial support to families facing cancer. Treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. If a family can’t meet these basic needs, cancer treatment takes a back seat. We work with patients, providers, and community organizations to challenge the systems that force families to choose between their health and their home. Together, we’re making financial treatment a standard of cancer care.
Our services
Financial assistance covers everyday expenses like food, housing, and utilities
Resource navigation provides personalized referrals to local and federal support programs
Guidebook + tip sheets equip you with important financial information
living beyond breast cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to create a world that understands there is more than one way to have breast cancer. To fulfill our mission of providing trusted information and a community of support, we offer on-demand emotional, practical, and evidence-based content that is meaningful to those newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, and living with metastatic disease.
My cancer circle
Welcome to My Cancer Circle, a free, private support community for caregivers of people facing cancer. Cancer profoundly affects family members, friends and others who are close to a person diagnosed with cancer. It can be especially difficult and overwhelming for that individual who also becomes the primary caregiver. As a caregiver, you may be juggling multiple tasks, in addition to managing a family, work and other priorities in your own life. You also may have several people asking, "What can I do to help?"
My Cancer Circle is a simple online tool that helps organize the community of people who want to help you. It coordinates their efforts to more efficiently support you and your loved one facing cancer.
national ovarian cancer coalition
In our pursuit to save lives, we fight tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors. It is with this commitment that we reach out to all who are touched by this disease to offer support, services, information, and most of all, hope.
pickles, kids supporting kids
We currently offer Pickles Family Cancer Support Kits, a booklet that helps parents and caregivers have open, age-appropriate conversations with their kids and teens about cancer, and help reinforce Pickles learning, coping skills, and connections at home.
Pickles Support Kits include a how-to guide and age-appropriate terms for diagnosed parents to help talk about cancer with their kids; a family resource library; and an interactive family Pickles activity.
Support Kits are available to families and community partners across the U.S.. Families, friends, hospitals, schools, faith-based organizations, and others can request a virtual or hard copy support kit here:
project purple
Empowering Those Affected by Pancreatic Cancer
Project Purple is a non-profit organization empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our unwavering commitment is fueled by the pursuit of raising awareness, driving crucial research, and providing aid for patients who are battling this disease.
We invite you to learn more about our organization, mission, and values. Together, we can create a world without pancreatic cancer.
sky high for kids
Our team creates tailored packages for children fighting cancer. No two warrior packages are the same and includespecial gifts for not only the child, but for the entire family. The packages include items such as arts and crafts, pajamas, toys and gift cards for essential needs. While the gifts are small in size, we know they have a big impact on the families.
stuff the sleigh
Stuff the Sleigh is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to helping children and their families experience, for a moment in time, the joy and spirit of Christmas through year-round giving to those children who are affected by cancer and hematological conditions.
OUR MISSION
To relieve the insidious burden of pediatric cancer and hematological conditions so that every child, sibling and parent may experience priceless, joy-filled, worry-free moments in time and have an enriched and abundant life.
support the kid
Support The Kid is an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to raise and distribute funds to help children fighting cancer. Our primary focus for distribution of donations is to help fiscally needy families pay for the cost of experimental cancer treatments, resources for travel to these treatments, and any meals or lodging needed while receiving them.
Support the Kid was founded by Nicholas (The Kid) Wolber who lost his battle to cancer just over a year ago. We are dedicated to realizing Nick’s dream of helping children with cancer and defeating this insidious disease. His legacy will continue to live on through our work with children battling cancer.
the cancer journey institute
Cancer Journey Coaches (CJCs) work with cancer patients, survivors and caregivers of all ages, all cancer stages and all walks of life. Wherever you are on your journey, a CJC will meet you and walk with you to discover your inner strengths and wisdom. Whether you are seeking meaningful work utilizing your cancer experience or are seeking a Cancer Journey Coach with world-class skills and tools to help you along your journey, we can help. Cancer Journey Coaching harnesses the “journey mindset.” This voyage has the potential to open you up to your powerful self and ignite your inner landscape (your mental, emotional and spiritual bodies) for whole healing.