Our Mission
Lighthouse For Hope strives to give pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients and their families the hope to fight, heal, and recover through providing critical emotional and financial support.
Vision
Practice empathy, understanding, respect, advocacy and compassion as we work together to create a supportive community.
Provide families fighting childhood cancer with the financial and emotional care they need.
Empower patients and caregivers to advocate for their care, focus on healing, and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.
Educate our community of supporters on the harsh realities of childhood cancer and how critical change can be created for the benefit of these families.
Build a community where those experiencing childhood cancer feel supported, realized, and hopeful.
Our Impact
Since 2015, Lighthouse For Hope has helped hundreds of families battling pediatric cancer and life-threatening blood disorders, ensuring they have access to essential resources and emotional care.
Lighthouse For Hope is a community leader in pediatric cancer and blood disorder outreach that serves through our equitable and unsurpassed compassion, care, and relentless spirit for children and their families.
10
YEARS OF LIGHTING THE WAY
292
FAMILIES SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR ‘HOLIDAYS FOR HOPE’ PROGRAM
40
ILLUMINATE ATTENDEES
900+
OVER $900,000 DISTRIBUTED IN OVERALL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS
Why Childhood Cancer?
Only about 4% of the U.S. federal funding for cancer research is dedicated to pediatric cancers.
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States.
Many childhood cancer survivors face long-term health issues due to their treatment, including secondary cancers, heart and lung problems, and developmental or cognitive impairments.
Lack of funding leads to fewer new treatments and clinical trials specifically designed for children.
40% of monthly income (on average) goes to cancer-related costs that are not direct medical bills such as transportation, decreased income, and relocation for treatment.