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Direct Family Assistance
Our goal is to ensure that a parent is never in a position about
whether they will lose their home or essential needs while attending to
a child with cancer. We accomplish this helping defray costs that are
often overlooked, such as monthly bills (rent/mortgage, utilities, etc.),
automobile and related transportation costs, and other similar expenses. While
insurance companies and other charitable organizations provide much-needed
assistance, they do not give support for life's daily needs.
Children with cancer often experience extended hospital
stays. It is critical to the child's recovery that their parents or guardians
are with them every step of the way. Even at home, these children require close
care and extensive nurturing. Imagine the fear a child with cancer faces,
having to undergo surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy in an unfamiliar
environment filled with strangers. Beginning with the initial diagnosis, the
process is commonly measured in terms of years, not days or months. These
children require their parents' love and support, the familiar family structure
they knew before getting sick. Unfortunately, the significant time commitment
makes it nearly impossible for the parents or guardians of a child with cancer
to sustain a job and/or an adequate income.
How can you help? Donate towards our Direct Family Assistance fund - these families need you help!
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Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
133 E De La Guerra Street, #163
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org
Contact: Cynthia Menendez
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation ensures that children with cancer receive the undivided comfort of their parents during treatment and recovery by providing families with financial and emotional support.