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At Pfizer Oncology, we believe it’s our responsibility to help support and inspire those who have been affected by cancer. Because cancer doesn’t discriminate, it can affect any of us. No matter age, income, race or location. That’s why Pfizer developed This Is Living With Cancer, a program developed to support all people in their cancer journey. We offer tools to help people living with cancer live life beyond their diagnosis.

L.A. based mentorship program supporting children and families. Walk With Sally is dedicated to providing free mentoring support programs and services to the children of parents, guardians or siblings who have cancer or have succumbed to cancer- one child at a time, one heart at a time. Our programs include group Friendship Activities, Heart to Home art therapy, Hope for the Holidays gifts, Molly’s Corner for books about grief, Junior Mentor Program, Fred’s Future Young Leaders Scholarship for higher education, and Temporary Family Support Program.

Experience Camps are free, one-week camps in Maine, New York and California for boys and girls who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Through camp activities and facilitated bereavement support, campers are able to open up, share their stories, and be with other kids who “get it”, while having the time of their lives just being kids.

The Children’s Treehouse Foundation provides psychosocial intervention through its CLIMB program (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery). The CLIMB program is offered for children affected by a parent’s cancer in hospitals and cancer centers throughout the United States. The standardized program, delivered by trained mental health professionals, helps children understand and cope with their parents’ illness and helps parents communicate with their children.

Camp Erin, created and funded by The Moyer Foundation, is the largest nationwide network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6- 17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Led by grief professionals and trained volunteers, Camp Erin combines traditional, fun camp activities with grief education and emotional support providing a unique opportunity for youth to increase levels of hope, enhance self-esteem, and especially to learn that they are not alone.

This is a space for us to get real about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) with honest stories, information and resources. By exposing the unique realities of life with MBC, we can become stronger in the face of it.

Experience Camps are free, one-week camps in Maine, New York and California for boys and girls who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Through camp activities and facilitated bereavement support, campers are able to open up, share their stories, and be with other kids who “get it”, while having the time of their lives just being kids.

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Camp Kesem

A free summer camp for any child impacted by a parent/caregiver with cancer.

First Descents

First Descents provide outdoor adventures for individuals impacted by cancer under 40 yrs.

Epic Experience

Epic Experience provides outdoor adventures for individuals impacted by cancer.

Little Pink Houses of Hope

This organization provides family retreats for individuals impacted by breast cancer.

Leslie’s Week

An organization that provides family retreats for stage 4 mothers, also college scholarships for the children impacted.

The Pink Fund

Pink Fund provides 90 days of financial support for those impacted by cancer currently in treatment.