Why Your Support Matters

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70% of mental health problems begin in childhood

When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, children often feel lost and can’t express what they’re feeling. Our Pyschosocial Support Specialists and Volunteer Angels help kids understand their parent’s cancer journey and build emotional resilience
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Critical support when kids need it most

Our support programs help kids cope with a parent’s cancer by restoring a sense of normalcy during an uncertain time.
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Your support helps our volunteers empower children

Our Volunteer Angels help kids build social and emotional resilience, while giving parents time to rest and heal.

“Cancer is not a journey anyone wants to go on, but having Nankind’s support network has made my family feel less alone.” Jennifer, Nankind mom

Impact to Date

Even when you have a cold, it is very challenging to look after your family, so when you have cancer, it’s even more difficult to keep the family in one piece. That is why I have such deep admiration for the work of the Nankind. When I think about preparing meals and making sure everyone is happy, I’m especially impressed by a mom’s ability to cope and how having a Volunteer Angel provides a huge benefit.

Waugh Family Foundation
The service was incredibly helpful. I’m still not out of the woods in my cancer journey, but having this support was INSTRUMENTAL in helping me heal and get strong for my next round of treatment. Beyond providing Christopher with lots of engagement, fun and care, it allowed my husband and I to have a moment to breathe, whether it was just for him to take me for a drive, or on more energetic days to go for a long walk. Especially due to COVID, we have limited help we can lean on, so Kaitlyn was truly a godsend.

Kathy, mom
I donate monthly because I know it can have a real long-term impact. I am helping to support the love, consistency and that extra special care during a tumultuous time for these families.

Stephanie, donor