
The following resources are for informational purposes only. Gilda's Club Delaware Valley is not responsible for any of the information on these web sites.
Here is a
Glossary of Terms to help you understand some of the words you hear about cancer.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF)
A nonprofit organization that provides information‚ peer support‚ and advocacy. A financial aid list has organizations to which eligible families may apply for assistance. (800) 366-CCCF (800-366-2223)
info@candlelighters.org
www.candlelighters.org
Kids Konnected
Provides friendship, education, and support to kids who have a parent with cancer.
(800) 899-2866
info@kidskonnected.org
www.kidskonnected.org
Planet Cancer
Planet Cancer is a community of young adults with cancer. It's a website to share insights, explore fears, laugh with others who just plain get it. They don't deny the dark side of illness and death here. But they also firmly believe that laughter and light can turn up in the strangest places.
(512) 481-9010
www.planetcancer.org
Ronald McDonald House
Offers programs to help children including refuge from the hospital, a “home-away-from-home” and “Family Rooms” within hospitals.
(630) 823-7048
www.rmhc.com
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Serves young adults worldwide through website and offers support groups for young adults affected by cancer, their family and friends.
(888) 393-FUND
info@ulmanfund.org
www.ulmanfund.org
StarBright
The STARBRIGHT Family Rooom is an online community that provides information and support to help parents care for their seriously ill child. There is a new edition each month featuring information from both caregivers and healthcare professionals. Topics include managing finances, knowing your rights in school and insurance systems, and communicating with doctors. There are also message boards where parents can share their experiences and gain support from each other.
(800) 315-2580
www.starbright.org