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Respite and Camp Services

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2-1-1

Contact:
Population Served:

Everyone in the U.S. (check the website for availability in your area)

A Kid Again

Contact: Website, customerservice@akidagain.org or 614-797-9500
Population Served:

Families with kids facing a life-threatening medical condition in the United States. 

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center (ARCH)

Contact: 703-256-2084
Population Served:

Patients and caregivers in the U.S. needing assistance in finding respite care in their community

Camp Kesem

Contact: 260-225-3736
Population Served:

Children ages 6 to 16 who have a parent either in remission from cancer, currently battling cancer, or that have a parent that has passed away from cancer in the U.S.

Camp Mak-A-Dream

Contact: 406-549-5987
Population Served:

Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake

Contact: 207-655-3800
Population Served:

Children 0 to 18 years with life-threatening illnesses and their families

CancerCare

Contact: 800-813-4673
Population Served:

Individuals, families, caregivers and the bereaved in the U.S. affected by a cancer diagnosis

Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation for Young Adults

Contact: Website
Population Served:

Adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors

Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer

Contact: Website or 214-361-2600
Population Served:

Terminally ill children throughout the United States, diagnosed with cancer and in the late stages of their illness, who qualify as low income or financially needy PRIOR to diagnosis, are 18 years old or younger (however, if child is 21 or younger and was diagnosed with their cancer before turning 18 and is still being treated in a pediatric facility, the patient may still qualify), and the application must be submitted by the referring hospital or hospice are team.

Dear Jack Foundation

Contact: Website
Population Served:

Young adult cancer patients and survivors in the US

Epic Experience

Contact: 855-650-9907
Population Served:

Anyone over the age of 18 who has been diagnosed with cancer in the US or Canada

First Descents

Contact: Website or 303-945-2490
Population Served:

Young adult cancer survivors and caregivers between the ages of 18 to 45

Happiness is Camping

Contact: Website or (908) 362-6733
Population Served:

Children with cancer and their siblings, ages 6 to 17

Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Contact: Website or 860-429-3444
Population Served:

Children and young adults with a serious illness (ages 5-25) and their families

Inheritance of Hope

Contact: Website or (914) 213-8435
Population Served:

Young families with children 18 or under, facing the loss of a parent to a life-threatening illness or living with loss

Man Up To Cancer

Contact: Website
Population Served:

Men diagnosed with cancer in US, Canada, and Internationally
 

Mary’s Place By The Sea

Contact: 732-455-5344 or website
Population Served:

Women diagnosed with cancer

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD)

Contact: 800-999-6673
Population Served:

Patients in the U.S. with rare diseases

Special Days Camps

Contact: (866) 448-4710
Population Served:

Children with cancer and their siblings, ages 5 to 17.

Special Love, Inc.

Contact:
Population Served:

Children and young adults with cancer, ages birth to 30 years old, and their families

Sunrise Association

Contact: Website or 516-634-4144
Population Served:

Children with cancer and their siblings age 3 ½ - 16

Well Spouse Association

Contact: 732-577-8899
Population Served:

Caregivers, professionals, general public