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» A Child's Voice Foundation 
Dedicated to supporting the physical and emotional well being of disadvantaged children. Programs include Angel Hair for Kids who need wigs, kids nutrition, and a children's lifeline. [Canada]
http://www.achildsvoicefoundation.com/AH-HOME.HTM
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» Adventures For Wish Kids
Provides continuing support and lasting memories for children and adolescents with life threatening illness and their families. Pictures from past events, how to help, and a newsletter. [Ohio]
http://www.afwkids.org/
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» Angels 4 Oncology Project
Laurel Latto donates inspirational art to willing cancer clinics. Provides contact information for the request process.
http://www.lattoarts.com/angels4oncology/
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» Angels for Hope
Crocheted angels available free of charge to those who are severely injured or chronically ill. Request an angel, help crochet them for others, or find out how to donate supplies.
http://www.angelsforhope.org/
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» CarePages
Provides free and private webspace for people dealing with serious illnesses.
http://www.carepages.com/
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» CaringBridge
A non-profit organization offering free, easy-to-create web sites to help connect friends and family for support during a health crisis or recovery.
http://www.caringbridge.org/
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» Challenge Air for Kids
Offers unique aviation experiences for physically challenged children and youth. [Texas]
http://www.challengeair.com/
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» Chemo Angels
Volunteer support group for people undergoing chemotherapy. Links, news and patient information.
http://www.chemoangels.com/
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» Clown Care Laugh Doctors Program
Non-profit organization and charity offers a clowning program to make sick children and adults laugh and smile. Located in Arizona.
http://clowncareld.org/
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» Destination Foundation
Offers dream trips to people living with life-threatening illnesses in the San Francisco Bay area. Mission statement, volunteer opportunities, and contact details.
http://www.destinationfoundation.org/
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» Discovery Arts
Outreach program designed to bring dance, drama, music and art to children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses during their hospital stay. [California]
http://www.discoveryarts.org/
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» Dreams On Wings
Provides the thrill of flying to children facing serious illnesses and their families. Includes forms, pictures, sponsors, and contact information. [Alabama]
http://www.dreamsonwings.org/
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» Earth Angel Foundation
Sends children with life threatening illnesses on dream vacations. [Ohio]
http://www.earthangelfoundation.org
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» Fiona Lodge Ronald McDonald Beach House AU
Provides free holidays to families of children and adults who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. Located at Bateman's Bay, two hundred miles south of Sydney, Australia.
http://www.fionalodge.org.au/
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» Flashes of Hope
Non-profit that creates special photographs of children fighting cancer or other life threatening illness. Includes a gallery of patients, artists involved, support, chapter information, and donations. [Ohio]
http://www.flashesofhope.org/
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» Grahamtastic Connection
Offers free computers, Internet access, and technical support to children with cancer and other serious illnesses.
http://www.grahamtastic.org/
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» Heart Of Passion
Dedicated to helping young adults with cancer, offering retreats, red carpet days, and other forms of support. [Georgia]
http://www.heartofpassion.net/
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» Heartworks Photography, Inc.
Charitable photography for hospitalized children with life-threatening illness, injury or special needs.
http://www.heartworksphoto.org/
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» Hope for Henry Foundation
A foundation providing special gifts of consumer electronics to children hospitalized with life-threatening diseases.
http://www.hopeforhenry.org/
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» Horses for Hope
Nonprofit organization that provides free horseback riding lessons and opportunities to children afflicted with cancer and their families. [Michigan]
http://www.horsesforhope.com/
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» Hugs and Hope
Charity offering support to families of critically ill children through happy mail, elf project, and parent pals. Includes information about diseases, volunteers, store, and mission statement.
http://www.hugsandhope.org/
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» Kids That Care
Variety of programs to improve the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses throughout South Florida.
http://www.kidsthatcare.net/
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» Little Smiles
Organization that provides toys, computers, special events, tickets, and celebrity meets for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters. [Florida]
http://www.littlesmiles.org/
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» Make A Child Smile
Features different children each month who have chronic or life-threatening illnesses and asks visitors to send cards/gifts to cheer them up.
http://www.makeachildsmile.org
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» Make A Difference
Two kids help children diagnosed with cancer and other life threatening illnesses by providing goodie bags. Pictures, story, and donation information available.
http://www.geocities.com/shebabe1133/Make-A-Difference-Day.html
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» Mikey's Way Foundation
Provides pediatric patients with electronic toys and computers. Includes information, pictures, letters and fundraising events.
http://www.mikeysway.org/
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» Mommy's Light
Dedicated to serving children who have lost or will lose a mother by keeping alive traditions and memories.
http://www.mommyslight.org/
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» On the Tip of the Toes Foundation
Canadian organization that provides therapeutic adventure expeditions for teenagers living with cancer.
http://www.tip-of-toes.com/
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» Operation Give
Coordinates the collection and distribution of toys and other items for Iraqi children.
http://operationgive.org/
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» Operation Teddy Bear
Fundraising for children with cancer through cross stitch and quilting. Tips for beginners, free patterns, links to relevant sites.
http://www.operationteddybear.ca/
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» Photos Of Love
Charitable program that provides professional photographs of children and adults who are experiencing life threatening illnesses. [Kansas]
http://www.photosoflove.org/
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» Project Linus
An organization that hand makes blankets for critically ill children, includes how to get involved and local contacts. [Colorado]
http://www.projectlinus.org/
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» Project Sunshine
Non-denominational, not-for-profit organization providing numerous free programs and services to children with cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses.
http://www.projectsunshine.org
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» Reel Angels
Dedicated to bringing current and unreleased films to seriously ill children in the hospital. [California and Texas]
http://www.reelangels.org/
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» Room to Dream Foundation
Creates healing environments in hospitals, communities, and homes for children and adolescents who are facing chronic illnesses.
http://www.roomtodreamfoundation.org/
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» Santa-America
Non-profit organization that promotes joy, love, and hope for children and their families in long term pediatric care, hospice, or bereavement. Contact information provided.
http://www.santa-america.org/
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» Songs of Love Foundation
Non profit organization that provides a personalized song for children and young adults with life threatening illness.
http://www.songsoflove.org/
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» TLC for Angels
Crafters who knit caps, afghans, booties, dress, gowns, and other items for hospitalized preemies, infants, and seriously ill children.
http://tlcforangels.tripod.com/
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» The Andy Ruenes Foundation
A non profit organization to benefit kids and teens suffering from life threatening diseases. Volunteer information, calendar of events, and foundation history provided.
http://www.theandyruenesfoundation.org/
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» The Circle of Care Foundation
Provides support to children with cancer and their families at the initial time of hospitalization. Currently offers programs in Connecticut.
http://www.thecircleofcare.org/
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» The Jared Box Project
Boxes filled with toys are given to chronically-ill children to provide a special diversion as they receive chemotherapy or dialysis treatments. [Pennsylvania]
http://www.thejaredbox.com/
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» The Kimo Bear Project
Non-profit organization that provides a therapeutic play bear for children with cancer. Information about Kimo, sponsors, and facts.
http://www.kimobear.org/
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» Youth Cancer Trust
Provides free holidays for young people diagnosed with cancer or any life threatening disease. [UK]
http://www.yct.org.uk/
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