The Inheritance of Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 that offers legacy retreats, scholarship resources, book resources, continuing support post-retreat, and webinars to families consisting of children under 18 years of age, and a parent who has a life-threatening illness (Cancer Stages 3 or 4).
The Sam Fund is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 that offers financial assistance and free online support and education to young adult cancer survivors (between ages of 21 and 39).
Look Good Feel Better is a nonprofit organization that offers tips for those affected by cancer. Workshops include: A skin care/makeup program, options relating to hair loss, nail care and helpful suggestions on clothing and ways to use flattering colors and shapes, as well as ways to camouflage areas of concern during cancer treatment.
The Kids Kicking Cancer offers weekly classes in mind-body techniques found in the martial arts to children affected by cancer. Their martial arts-based meditative techniques have proven successful in reducing pain and stress in children with cancer and other chronic illnesses, as well as their otherwise healthy siblings.
The Hero Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2009 dedicated to helping Michigan families financially while they battle cancer. They also offer a summer weekend camp for children who have a parent with cancer, children who have lost a parent to cancer, or children who are themselves suffering from cancer.
The Camp Kesem is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2000 that offers week long summer camps specifically catered to children between the ages of 6 to 18 with a parent affected by cancer. There are local chapters Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University and University of Michigan.
The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan is dedicated to addressing the emotional, financial, and social needs of patients and families affected by blood cancer across Michigan. They offer personalize education and support services to patients and family member – from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
The mission of Weish4Ever is to provide support and financial relief to families with young adults and adolescents battling cancer (Ages 15-39). We pride ourselves on making a powerful and immediate impact on the lives of these families facing the most difficult moments of their lives.