Brave the Shave honors and supports west Michigan families impacted by childhood disease. They provide services and support to families to help make a difference in their fight with the intention to lessen families’ burdens so they can focus on what is most important – the child’s health.
Bluebird Cancer Retreats offers a full range of programs providing emotional support for people facing cancer. Their programs include healing retreats, support groups, family camp, and various services to help rediscover your strength as you navigate cancer.
Man Up to Cancer inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. They offer peer-to-peer support, an annual retreat, chemo backpack program, learning opportunities, and more than 40 local chapters geared toward improving the quality of life of men impacted by cancer.
SoSo Strong Foundation supports DIPG and other pediatric brain tumor patients by filling the gap of what other organizations and institutions offer. They directly support patients and families with emotional and financial support, comfort and quality of life items, in addition to end of life expenses.
The Archer Foundation provides support and resources to families facing the challenges of DIPG/DMG pediatric brain tumors. They are dedicated to funding research that can improve treatments and ultimately find a cure for this devastating disease.
The Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit is a nonprofit organization that is available in multiple areas and offers support groups, education lectures, workshops, children/teen specific activities and groups, bereavement support groups, and social events for men, women, teens, and children living with cancer, as well as their families and friends.
Elephants and Tea helps adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their experience with cancer with community and support through wellness, storytelling, education, and research. The Elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides.
At Dougy Center, our mission is to provide grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.
Children’s Healing Center is an oasis to step away from the stress of a complex medical diagnosis to experience the healing power of Good. Clean. Fun. With a focus on socialization, play-therapy, recreation and education, kids, and families have a safe space to express themselves, interact with others and feel a sense of belonging.
The Camp-Mak-A-Dream is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 1991 that offers Medically-supervised, cost free camp experiences to children, siblings, teenagers, young adults, and women affected by cancer. In addition, they also offer conferences for teenagers and adults (Age 18-35) with brain tumors.