We help set up and manage a fundraising site to cover medical and living expenses
Our interactive online calendar provides auto reminders to volunteers who want to help and remain engaged.
We keep friends informed so parents can focus on what is most important, their sick child and family.
Conditions such as childhood cancers, critical conditions at birth, serious accidents, etc., can quickly deplete a family’s financial resources and emotional well-being.
children are diagnosed with cancer every year
of parents have to quit jobs, are laid off or take time off work
of families lose 40% of their income
experience food & housing insecurity after six months caring for a child
“On July 21, 2021, we shine a light on ...Glioblastoma (GBM), the most common, complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest type of brain cancer. National Brain Tumor Society spearheaded this annual event in 2019 to support survivors and their loved ones, to remember those who are no longer with us, and to honor luminaries working toward a cure and better quality of life for those who are living with this devastating disease.”
- National Brain Tumor Society
Here to Serve is dedicated to supporting children and families battling all forms of cancer. Today, we think of our loved ones fighting #glioblastoma; those who have won, those who have lost, and those continuing to fight. We’re Here to Serve you.
#GlioblastomaAwarenessDay
July is Herbal and Prescription Awareness Month ...🌱 Many want answers about which is best: herbal, prescription, or both simultaneously. Click the link to read about FDA approval requirements (or lack thereof), antioxidants and its interference with chemotherapy, and the affects of herbal supplements while undergoing chemo.
https://www.heretoserve.org/herbal-supplements-and-prescriptions/
Many cancer patients and parents of cancer kids want answers about herbal or prescription, or can you use both simultaneously?
www.heretoserve.orgChildhood leukemia is the most common of ...childhood cancers. About 3 out of 4 leukemias among children and teens is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Click the link to read about the types of acute leukemias, alternatives to chemotherapy, and treatment options. 💛🎗
https://www.heretoserve.org/leukemia-childhood-cancer/
According to the American Cancer Society, about three out of four leukemias among children and teens is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
www.heretoserve.orgBrain damage is a palpable and common reaction to... chemo that is rarely spoken about. According to the National Institute of Health, up to 75% of cancer patients have cognitive impairment during treatment, and at least 35% of cancer survivors have permanent damage that follows them for years after treatments have ended. Click the link to read more about cognitive impairments and how caregivers can guide their loved one through their journey: https://www.heretoserve.org/cognitive-impairments-the-unseen-impact-of-a-childs-cancer-treatment/
While there are obvious visible signs of cancer, the unseen effects of cancer are likely the most damaging long-term.
www.heretoserve.orgHappy Father's Day from Here to Serve! Today... we celebrate fathers of cancer kids and appreciate all that they do for their families.
On the blog, we discuss fatherhood, the role of a father in a child's cancer journey, and how we can help!
When you become a father, nobody hands you a playbook with all the answers, least of which when your child is diagnosed with cancer.
www.heretoserve.orgWomen's healthcare is a subject that ...deserves ongoing attention, especially for moms caring for a child battling cancer. Read our latest blog at https://www.heretoserve.org/womens-health-suffer-while-caring-for-others/
National Women's Healthcare Month deserves ongoing attention for moms caring for a child battling cancer; it needs highlighting all year long.
www.heretoserve.org
