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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services
Mission: Whether patient, sibling, daughter, or son, no child will be alone when dealing with childhood cancer. We exist to help kids and families heal the emotional scars of childhood cancer and learn to thrive. We provide safe spaces for children affected by cancer and their families to create lasting memories, forge lifelong friendships, and build the resiliency they need to heal.
Results: 1 of 3 gold-ribbon Children's Oncology camps in the state of California. Over 24,000 kids positively impacted by our free programs since 1983. 500+ kids benefit annually. 200+ volunteers annually.
Target demographics: kids affected by cancer deal with the emotional trauma that it has on them and their families
Direct beneficiaries per year: 500+ kids and more than 2,000 family members
Geographic areas served: San Diego
Programs: Camp Reach for the Sky, which consists of Resident Oncology Camp, Sibling Camp, Day Camp, Teen Weekend, Family Camp, Bereavement Camp and Virtual Camp