Resources for Adolescents & Young Adults Diagnosed with Cancer
Camp Mak-A-Dream Ages: 14-35 Provides medically-supervised, cost-free Montana experiences for individuals and families affected by cancer https://www.campdream.org/
Dream Street Foundation Ages: 18-24 Provides camping program in Arizona for young adults dealing with life threatening illness. https://dreamstreetfoundation.org/
Epic Experience Beyond Cancer Ages: 18+ Free week-long outdoor adventure camps, one day meetups, and online support programs for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. https://www.epicexperience.org/
First Descents Ages: 18+ Offers young adults living with and surviving cancer a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle, and surf. https://firstdescents.org/
Project Koru Ages: 18-39 Project Koru enriches lives through community and the outdoors as a way to move forward after cancer https://www.projectkoru.org/
Send It Foundation Ages: 21-40 Outdoor adventures for young adult cancer fighters and survivors, removing them from their cancer experience and creating the space to play, connect, and have fun outdoors https://www.senditfoundation.org/
Survive and Thrive Cancer Programs Ages: 21-40 Wilderness expeditions for young adult cancer survivors to connect with other cancer survivors who understand. http://survivethrive.org/
The Cassie Hines Shoes Foundation Ages: 18-39 Helps young adults diagnosed with cancer by guiding them to peer support programs, including cancer camps, and encouraging participation in these programs https://www.cassiehinesshoescancer.org/
True North Treks Ages: 18-39 Aims to empower young adults and caregivers affected by cancer to reclaim the lives and futures that cancer took from them http://www.truenorthtreks.org/
Camp One Step Ages: 5-19 Offers camp experiences and other educational and excursion programs throughout the year that allow children with cancer to just be kids. Patient, sibling and family camps and patient-only trips (ages 5-19). https://camponestep.org
Camp Simcha Ages: 6-20 Outdoor adventure camp for children and teens with cancer in New York (ages 6-20). https://www.campsimcha.org
Believe in Tomorrow Ages: 0-17 Beach and mountain respite properties, allowing families the opportunity to get away, relax, and reconnect in the midst of a child’s treatment and recovery (ages 17 and under). https://believeintomorrow.org/programs/#respite-housing-anchor
Ianacare Age: All Our mission is to encourage, empower, and equip family caregivers so they can fulfill one of the greatest purposes in life. https://www.ianacare.com/
Caregather Age: All Bring friends and family together for support. You can create a registry, send gifts, update journals and more to stay connected. https://www.caregather.com
Mend Together Age: All Offers a gift registry for cancer patients, a journal to keep people updated, and a care calendar. https://www.mendtogether.com
Cancer and Careers Age: All Support for people with cancer who are trying to manage their cancer and career. https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en
Alliance for Fertility Preservation Ages: All Helps patients find fertility preservation services in their area as well as educates patients on their options https://www.allianceforfertilitypreservation.org/
Livestrong Fertility Ages: All Helps you understand your fertility risks and options and get access to fertility preservation discounts. You can also call to speak with a fertility navigator http://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help/fertility-services/
Save My Fertility Ages: All A resource for cancer patients to learn more about preserving their fertility before and during cancer treatment https://www.savemyfertility.org/
Take Charge Ages: All Aims to educate people whose fertility may be threatened by their disease or it's treatment. This website is very helpful in understanding your options. https://www.letstakecharge.org/
The Oncofertility Consortium Ages: All An international, interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore the reproductive future of cancer survivors. http://oncofertility.northwestern.edu/
Allyson Whitney Foundation Ages: 15-36 Provides grants to young adults currently undergoing or within 6 months of treatment for a rare cancer for life expenses https://www.allysonwhitney.org/
Cuck Fancer Ages: 18-29 Provides financial assistance to young adults within 5 years of cancer diagnosis https://cuckfancer.org
Nicki Leach Foundation Ages: 16-30 Provides financial grants to young adults in cancer treatment https://nickileach.org/
The Sam Fund Ages: 21-39 Provides financial assistance grants for 21-39 year olds post treatment or on maintenance therapy and provides financial education webinars http://www.thesamfund.org/
My Hometown Heroes Ages: 17-39 Provides college scholarships for young adults with cancer http://myhometownheroes.org/
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Ages: 18/35 Provides need-based financial support to young adults who are pursuing higher education in treatment and beyond http://collegiatecancer.org/
Patient Advocate Foundation Ages: All Provides financial assistance to aid in the co-payments of cancer treatments for those insured with certain types of cancer https://www.patientadvocate.org/
Sy's Fund Ages: 18-39 Provides gifts to fund creative passions as well as integrative therapies such as acupuncture or therapeutic massage https://sysfund.org/
The Simon Cancer Foundation Ages: All Financially assists cancer patients by awarding scholarships for education http://www.thescf.org/
Live Like Bella Ages: 0-21 Funds available to assist with financial needs such as co-pays, utilities, and more. (Ages 0-21) https://livelikebella.org
National Children's Cancer Society Ages: 0-18 Financial assistance for transportation, emergency assistance, and college scholarships. (Ages 0-18) https://www.thenccs.org
Pinky Swear Foundation Ages: 0-21 Funds available to ease the burden of cancer through the orange envelope program and all star fund. (Ages 0-21) https://www.pinkyswear.org
Cancer.net Ages: All Trusted, compassionate information for people with cancer and their families https://www.cancer.net/
Chemo and You: A NCI Publication Ages: All This booklet is a guide you can refer to throughout your chemotherapy treatment. It includes facts about chemotherapy and its side effects. It highlights ways you can care for yourself before, during, and after treatment. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/chemo-and-you
Cancer Legal Resource Center Ages: All Provides information and education about cancer-related legal issues to the public throuh its toll-free national phone line and webinars https://thedrlc.org/cancer/
Triage Center Ages: All Provides information on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer http://triagecancer.org/
Cancer Care: Young Adults Ages: 19+ Provides free, professional support services for young adults affected by cancer as well as information and resources. https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/young_adults
Dear Jack Foundation Age: 21-39 Provides impactful programming that directly benefits AYAs with cancer in order to improve quality of life and create positive health outcomes from treatment to survivorship. https://www.dearjackfoundation.org/
Gilda's Club Ages: All Offers free programs for anyone affected by cancer. They offer regular programming for all age groups. https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/
GRYT Ages: All Mobile app-based social community for people affected by cancer to connect to others with similar experiences. https://grythealth.com/
I Had Cancer Ages: All Helps cancer patients and survivors connect and share personal experiences about cancer with others who really understand. https://www.ihadcancer.com/
Imerman Angels Ages: All Created on the belief that no one should face cancer alone. They connect those at any point in their cancer journey with mentors to be able to ask questions and receive support http://imermanangels.org/
Lacuna Loft Ages: 18-39 Provides online support programs to young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. https://lacunaloft.org/
Cancer Dudes Ages: All Hosts workshops and provides men with online tools to thrive after cancer https://cancerdudes.org/
Gilda's Club Ages: All Offers free programs for anyone affected by cancer. They offer regular programming for all age groups. https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/
Wellness House Ages: All Regular teen programming as well as wellness programs including yoga, tai chi, Pilates, networking, meditation, cooking, nutrition and more. Locations in Hinsdale and throughout the Chicago metro area. https://wellnesshouse.org/
Hearts Need Art Ages: All Provides free online art, music, and writing sessions for patients, caregivers, & medical professionals. https://heartsneedart.org
Elephants and Tea Ages: All Offer a magazine curated for AYA cancer patients/survivors, a podcast, regular digital meetups, a Facebook group and more. https://elephantsandtea.com
