
This year, 120 children from 51 families across the tri-state area received brand new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help them start the school year with confidence and excitement.
Celebrating 10 Years of Making Back-to-School Brighter for Families Affected by Cancer
This year, 120 children from 51 families across the tri-state area received brand new backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help them start the school year with confidence and excitement.
Shimmers of Hope at CancerCare’s Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp
From May 30 to June 1, 2025, CancerCare’s 16th Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp welcomed families who have recently lost a loved one to cancer to Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA. 17 families and 27 children aged 4-15 attended from states including New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Washington.
Supporting Families Affected by Cancer: Backpacks for Back-to-School Season
This summer, 187 students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut received backpacks full of new school supplies for the start of the academic year as part of CancerCare for Kids’ Back-to-School Program.
Hope Soars at CancerCare’s 15th Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp
Families who have recently lost a loved one to cancer came together at Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA for CancerCare’s 15th annual free Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp from June 7-9, 2024.
CancerCare’s Support for Children and Adolescents Impacted by Cancer: Q&A with Shannon Coon
As part of International Childhood Cancer Day, Shannon Coon, LMSW, CancerCare’s Children’s Program Coordinator shares some resources and insights for families coping with cancer.
Warmth in Winter: CancerCare for Kids Programs Brings Comfort to Families Impacted by Cancer
In December, CancerCare distributed warm winter accessories to 137 children and teenagers, as part of its Winter Warmth program and 149 children and teens received gift cards, as part of the Holiday Gift Card Program.
CancerCare for Kids Provides Children and Teens with Back-to-School Supplies
As fall approaches, children, teens and their families prepare for the upcoming school year. Getting new school supplies is on many families’ minds and can be especially difficult for families coping with cancer.
CancerCare’s Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp Offers a Sea of Support
Families who recently lost a loved one to cancer came together at Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA for CancerCare’s free annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp this July.
Monthly Staff Feature: Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp
This month, we’re thrilled to highlight CancerCare’s annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp and Cecilia, who works as the Healing Hearts Program Coordinator.
CancerCare for Kids Provides Warmth Throughout the Winter
For the last seven years, CancerCare for Kids has provided warmth for families throughout the cold tri-state winters. In December, CancerCare’s social work and facilities teams wrapped up the holiday season, putting together packages of winter accessories, including blankets, gloves, hats and scarves, to send to 130 children and teenagers whose families have been affected by cancer.