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.
Childhood cancer 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
A time to shine a spotlight on major challenges ...faced by Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA: aged 15-39) cancer patients on top of the difficulties that come with any cancer diagnosis. 💛🙏💙
Key Stats at a glance-
* About 85,000 AYAs are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States.
* Based on estimates 85.8% of AYAs diagnosed with cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years after diagnosis.
Body image: Cancer treatments can cause physical changes like hair loss, scarring, and weight gain/loss. This can be especially difficult for young adults who are already self-conscious about their appearance.
Social isolation: Treatment can make it hard to maintain relationships with friends and family. Young adults may feel isolated due to weakened immune systems or simply because their peers don't understand what they're going through.
Emotional distress: A cancer diagnosis can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Young adults may also feel angry and resentful about having their lives upended by cancer.
Career disruption: Cancer diagnosis and treatment can derail a young adult's education and career plans. Treatments may require frequent hospital visits, leading to missed classes or work. The physical side effects of treatment can also make it difficult to concentrate or keep up with a demanding job. This disruption can cause financial hardship and leave young adults feeling behind their peers.
Fertility preservation: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can damage reproductive organs, impacting fertility in both men and women. This is a critical issue for young adults who may not be ready to start a family yet, but want the option to do so in the future. Unfortunately, fertility preservation options like egg or sperm freezing can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance. This adds a significant financial burden to an already stressful situation.
Young adults with cancer need to seek out support and advocate for their needs. 🎗️
World Health Day 2024: My health, my right! ...💛🙏💙🎗️
By showing we care, we can help pediatric cancer patients feel less alone and inspire others to offer support.
Here's how:
-Donate to organizations supporting pediatric cancer research and family support.
-Volunteer your time at a children's hospital or a cancer support group.
-Spread awareness on social media using relevant hashtags.
-Organize a fundraising event in your community.
By taking action, even in small ways, we can make a difference for children with cancer and their families.
#worldhealthday
We have come to that Blessed time again called ...Easter Week (also known as Holy Week). ‘Hop’ everyone has a great week. 💛🧡
He is risen indeed, alleluia! ✝️
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.”
Sending a basket 🧺 of love, happiness, good health and healing! 🌷🐰 🐣 🥕 🎗️🙏
#easter #pediatriccancer #cancerquotes #npo
Humor and pediatric cancer, not words that go ...together like, Abbott and Costello or Laurel and Hardy, but maybe there is a connection there?
Humor cannot cure cancer, but scientific research has proven that humor during the cancer journey can help heal. 🤍
It would be amazing if watching SpongeBob Square Pants could cure cancer, but that will never happen. But finding humor and partaking in the simple acting of a deep belly laugh can make a person feel better. Even if this is only for a few fleeting minutes, it can help the body and mind to heal during the cancer fight.
Here to Serve is also here to help during this fight. 💛🙏💙
Our help gives you extra time to spend with your child and just be silly and have some laughs when the time is right.
#internationaldayofhappiness #cancer #humorhelpsheal #npo #pediatriccancer
Important blog about immunotherapy!
A cancer diagnosis often feels like a tumultuous ...storm, bringing families into a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. However, amidst the chaos, there's hope: remission. Remission signifies a chance for relief and the opportunity to regain normalcy. Yet, for many families, remission introduces a new term: Minimal Residual Disease (MRD).
💛🎗 In our latest blog post, we explore the emotional turbulence families face upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, the relief of remission, and the new challenges posed by MRD. Gain insights and guidance on how to navigate this uncharted territory and reclaim normalcy amidst uncertainty. Click the link below to read more: https://heretoserve.org/blog/navigating-the-sea-of-remission/
