a monster’s mission
A Monster's Mission Fund supports the needs of families who have had children diagnosed with cancer including, but not limited to, medical expenses, monthly bills, groceries, education and awareness.
andrew mcdonough b+ foundation
We are the largest provider of financial assistance to families of kids with cancer in the US, helping over 3,000 families this year. We have proudly provided funding to over 150 critical, cutting-edge childhood cancer research projects at top institutions globally. We are a Co-Founder of the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2) and a member of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer.
ANGELS AMONG US - OMAHA
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, a family’s life as they know it comes to an abrupt halt. Unfortunately, their monthly expenses do not. That’s where we come in. We’re Angels Among Us, and we provide financial support to families battling pediatric cancer.
bags of fun - omaha
Bags of Fun Omaha exists to bring joy, laughter and relief to every child fighting a life-threatening disease or condition. Our goal is to not turn away any child. We believe in the Power of Play to bring a welcome distraction during times of difficulty. It brings a child and the parents hope, relief, a smile and the ability to focus on something other than their illness.
brian duensing foundation
The Brian Duensing Foundation is dedicated to providing hope and support to families battling cancer or serious illness. This is accomplished by increasing awareness and by raising funds to support in two main areas: (1) research to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment; (2) outreach projects specifically designed to ease the emotional, financial and spiritual burdens endured by families facing these diseases.
camp coholo
Camp CoHoLo's mission is to serve children between the ages of 6 and 17 who are impacted by cancer or blood disorders. Campers include children undergoing therapy and those who have completed treatment.
camp kesem
Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. By offering innovative, fun-filled programs that foster a lasting community, we aim to ensure that every child impacted by a parent’s cancer is never alone.
camp quality heartland
Letting Kids with Cancer be Kids Again
Serving children with cancer and their families through five days of unique summer camping, special events, and support at no cost to the family.
child health research institute
The Child Health Research Institute aims to fund and support research that advances knowledge about childhood health and diseases.
It is a collaboration between Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Our mission is to promote research in pediatric health, consolidate research in pediatric disease, and provide resources to faculty investigators.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
The Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation was established in 1983 to support the hospital, raise awareness about our work, and manage and distribute funds to its premier pediatric services and programs. Funds raised support important programs, life-saving equipment and vital research to help Children’s Hospital & Medical Center meet kids’ unique health care needs. Many of the services Children’s provides are not reimbursed, and no child in need of medical care is ever turned away for an inability to pay.
lions club ~ nebraska chapters
We’re 1.4 million men and women guided by kindness to serve our communities and the world in times of need. Discover kindness in your community today.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life for kids receiving treatment & their families. LCIF provides funding support to help improve outcomes for children with cancer. Each year, more than 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Improving childhood cancer survival requires supporting children and their families while they experience the unimaginable social, economic, and emotional burdens of having a child with cancer.
little giants foundation
Our Mission: To bring a face and voice to SIOD and help fund the research needed to prolong these childrens’ lives.
The Little Giants Foundation works with families, doctors and researchers around the world to help educate, raise awareness, and gather funding for a rare genetic life-limiting disease called Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia or SIOD.
lolo’s angels
Welcome to Lolo’s Angels. Lolo’s Angels, Inc.’s mission is to fund life-saving research for pediatric Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML), sponsor blood and bone marrow drives, and raise awareness for pediatric cancer.
madonna foundation
Madonna is world-class rehabilitation. Every day we see first-hand the impact of your support for children and adults rebuilding their lives following brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, cancer, pulmonary conditions, severe stroke, Post Covid-19 and other neurological diseases. Combining cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking research and outstanding clinical care, Madonna helps thousands of patients, in Omaha, the state and the nation achieve the highest level of independence possible.
metro area youth foundation
The Metro Area Youth Foundation, Inc. is a corporation formed by the Omaha, Nebraska area Optimist Clubs., here to provide financial assistance to families with children experiencing cancer. Our goals: Provide financial and other support to children receiving treatment for cancer. Assist families and care partners of pediatric cancer patients. Assist healthcare providers and camps serving children with cancer.
nebraska coalition to end childhood cancer
Nebraska Coalition To End Childhood Cancer exists to raise awareness about childhood cancer, provide support for the patients, families, and medical professionals who are fighting the disease, and ultimately defeat it entirely.
nora’s nation
Our mission at Nora's Nation is to enrich the lives of childhood cancer warriors within Nebraska and Iowa by lifting up their spirits and acknowledging their bravery and resilience on their cancerversary! Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of childhood cancer warriors!
operation super jack
Operation Super Jack has partnered with Children's Hospital and Medical Center to establish a safe zone in the Omaha Metro that will provide specialized urgent care treatment to all children with compromised immune systems; not only those with cancer but those who have had organ transplants, genetic disorders, or an array of illnesses which weaken their immune systems.
PEDIATRIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
Our mission is to reduce the financial burden placed on families diagnosed with pediatric cancer and to advocate for a cure through awareness, education and action. With your help we can make a difference. Our website furthers our mission by providing ways for you to learn more and get involved. Thanks for visiting. Your support is appreciated.
Ronald Mcdonald house ~ omaha
Strengthening children and their families during their most difficult and challenging times
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha (RMHC) is to create and operate programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. We strive to do so by providing opportunities that strengthen children and families during their most difficult and challenging times. The specific purpose of the Ronald McDonald House Charities is to support access to care, reduce financial burden, provide psychosocial support keeping families together, enhance clinical experiences and outcomes and help families resume normalcy.
sammy’s superheroes foundation
Sammy's Superheroes Foundation's mission is to raise awareness and fund life-saving research for all types of childhood cancer. We are paving the road to a cure!
shootout for cancer
Shootout For Cancer is a charity golf tournament, hosted by Northwestern Mutual, at Champions Run Golf Course. Proceeds from this tournament benefit childhood cancer research and family support.
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.
special spaces - nebraska chapter
Special Spaces is a Not-For-Profit 501(C)(3) organization creating dream bedrooms for children with life-threatening illnesses. We Change Lives: We create dream bedroom makeovers for dependent children ages 2-19 with documented life-threatening illnesses of cancer, heart conditions, brain tumors and organ transplants.
We Create Dream Bedrooms: We only do bedrooms. Bedrooms where children sleep, but also rest, play, and spend time away from the challenges of their illness—a place where they can heal.
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.
TEAM JACK FOUNDATION
The Team Jack Foundation's mission is to raise money to fund impactful pediatric brain cancer research and work to create national awareness for the disease. With an overall survival rate of just around 70%, there is a lot of work that needs to be done in this area. The diseases that we as a society spend resources on ultimately see improved treatments and survival rates. It is time that pediatric brain cancer becomes a member of that community.
THE CURE STARTS NOW - NEBRASKA
The Cure Starts Now represents something truly different – a grassroots effort dedicated to, not just fighting one cancer, but the elimination of all cancers. We believe as the experts do; that in order to truly cure cancer you have to focus on: Those cancers that are immune to conventional treatments, Those cancers for which there are no treatments, Those cancers that affect children, and those cancers that are the biggest bullies. We call this the Homerun Cure.