WHY WE EXIST

Nebraska Coalition To End Childhood Cancer exists to raise awareness about childhood cancer, provide support for the patients, families, and medical professionals who are fighting the disease, and ultimately defeat it entirely.

FOR FAMILIES

Be a resource for families going through the fight

Invite families into our Coalition Network

Offer statewide support to families in Nebraska

AWARENESS

Educate the state on the crisis that exists in Nebraska

Provide transparent stats/numbers on key information

Direct individuals on how to take action with local government

SUPPORT THE CAUSE

The ability to donate to Nebraska non-profits

Advocacy-Family Support-Research

Highlight statewide events fighting childhood cancer

DID YOU KNOW?

29%

29% of families living in rural areas reported moving residences as their child was diagnosed with cancer (moving closer to the treatment center).

Nebraska ranks 3rd nationally in pediatric cancer under the age of 15

The average cost of a stay in a hospital for a child with cancer is a staggering $40,000 per stay

29%

In Nebraska, 29% of parents reported moving residences as their child was diagnosed with cancer (moving closer to the treatment center)

Nebraska ranks 3rd nationally in pediatric cancer under the age of 15

The average cost of a stay in a hospital for a child with cancer is a staggering $40,000 per stay

To view all sourced information, visit the Awareness page

We have compiled a list of foundations located right here in Nebraska that support children battling cancer and their families in a number of ways. Learn how you can donate and support the fight against childhood cancer!

Sometimes, real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles.

OUR PARTNER FOUNDATIONS