Patient & Family Support

HEALTHY HUMOR IS AN ARTS ORGANIZATION WHOSE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS CREATE MOMENTS OF JOY, WONDER, LAUGHTER AND COMFORT FOR HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN AND ALL OTHERS WHO ARE MOST IN NEED.

FAMILY HOUSE MISSION BAY SUPPORTS FAMILY HOUSE, WHICH SERVES AS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES BY PROVIDING PHYSICAL COMFORT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FREE FROM FINANCIAL CONCERNS.

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF INDIVIDUALS BY FOCUSING ON THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF HOME HEALTH, PRIVATE-DUTY, OR HOSPICE CARE DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES, TO GRANT THE DREAMS OF THE TERMINALLY ILL WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO FULFILL THEIR OWN WISHES BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANZIATIONS, TO ADVOCATE THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH BY SPONSORING COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EVENTS THAT BRING ATTENTION TO HEALTH ISSUES, AND TO AID THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

GRIFFIN'S GUARDIANS IS A RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER IN CENTRAL NEW YORK. WE WORK HAND IN HAND WITH UPSTATE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO STAY UP TO DATE ON WHAT THE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES' CURRENT NEEDS ARE. IN ADDITION, WE STRIVE TO BRING AWARENESS TO PEDIATRIC CANCER AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR FUNDING PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.

Our primary mission is to help living organ donors overcome financial burdens associated with organ donation, but we also provide assistance in whatever way donors say they need if it is within our expertise to do so. We neither encourage nor discourage organ donation. We provide information, emotional support, financial assistance for donation related nonmedical expenses, and generally advocate for living organ donors.

GRACE GUEST HOUSE SUPPORTS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A HAVEN AND PLACE OF RESPITE WHEN RECEIVING CARE AT REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.

EFFICIENTLY ALLOCATE OUR TIME, TALENT, AND RESOURCES TO CREATE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON THE LIVES AFFECTED BY CANCER IN OUR COMMUNITY.

JUST-A-BREAK PROVIDES A MUCH NEEDED BREAK TO PATIENTS, THE CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES SUFFERING WITH ADVANCED STAGE CANCER AT NO CHARGE.

EURO-PEDS FOUNDATION (EPS) WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, GENTIC SYNDROMES, SPINA BIFIDA AND OTHER GROSS MOTOR DISORDERS.

TO PROVIDE LODGING AND KOSHER FOOD FREE OF CHARGE TO RELATIVES AND CARETAKERS OF PATIENTS AT NEARBY HOSPITALS.

Help families cope with trauma associated with childhood illness or injury. Lend financial support to individuals/institutions dedicated to caring for these children in their time of need.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES IN THE DISTRICT ONE HOSPITAL AREA.

TO ESTABLISH GARDENS ON THE GROUNDS OF HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO SERVE AS SANCTUARIES OR AREAS OF PEACE AND HEALING FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF PATIENTS.

Provide support to cancer patient families with food, shelter and provisions. Conduct awareness programs through multiple community activities.

MAXLOVE PROJECT (MLP) IS A CHILDHOOD CANCER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, PROGRAMMATIC, AND DIRECT SUPPORT THAT AIMS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND LOWER CANCER-RELATED HEALTH RISKS FOR CHILDREN IN TREATMENT AND SURVIVORSHIP. MLP PROGRAMS INCLUDE WELLNESS START-UP PACKAGES (BESUPER WELCOME KIT), CULINARY MEDICINE COOKING CLASSES (FIERCE FOODS ACADEMY), CULINARY MEDICINE EDUCATION MATERIALS (FIERCE FOODS GUIDE), HEALTH PROMOTION ART THERAPY (CAMP MAKE & BELIEVE), FULLY-FUNDED INDIVIDUALIZED DIETETIC CONSULTATIONS WITH REGISTERED DIETITIANS, DIETITIAN- AND HEALTH-COACH-FACILITATED ONLINE PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS (SUPERFAMILIES SUPPORT NETWORK), FULLY-FUNDED ORGANIC BROTH FOR FAMILIES IN TREATMENT (BROTH BANK), HOSPITAL LIBRARY PROGRAM (ETHAN'S & CHOCO'S BOOK CLUB), CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING, AND A 12-WEEK INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH PROJECT AND SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILIES (OHANA PROJECT).

THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF MONTANA CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

BOUNCE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHRONICALLY ILL CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILIES, SHIFTING ALL FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING.

THE GREAT FALLS CLINIC LEGACY FOUNDATION BRINGS HOPE AND HEALING TO GREAT FALLS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

THE DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATION AND DELIVERY OF EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC THAT FOCUS ON AIDING ILL CHILDREN AND LIFT THEIR SPIRTS DURING LONG PERIODS OF HOSPITALIZATION.

OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY WE CARE FOR THE SUFFERING THROUGH LIVE THERAPEUTIC MUSIC.

TO ENHANCE THE HEALING ENVIRONMENT OF NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF.

SPRINGBOK CARES PROVIDES VIRTUAL REALITY, AUGMENTED REALITY AND ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMS FOR HOSPITALS, PATIENTS, SCHOOLS, STUDENTS AND OTHER MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.