What We Do
ONE
child a day is diagnosed with cancer in Arizona
1 in 5
children diagnosed with cancer will pass away
76%
of the families we serve are low income
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Our Programs
Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children provides critical support to families who have a child battling cancer.
PROGRAMS
— 3 Pillars of Support
SUNSHINE “SOCIAL” PROGRAM
Sunshine Packs
Sunshine packs include comforting, educational-, and entertaining items to bring a smile and comfort to your child.
Sunshine Visits
Sunshine visits are exclusive visits for your family and warrior. Enjoy a visit with Leo, participate in a personalized art class, a warm meal to share with your family, shop the sunshine boutique, feel like a weight been lifted off your shoulders and your kids can be kids.
Sunshine Experiences
Sunshine Experiences include unique opportunities for your family to explore the local arts and culture. Some past experiences offered by ACFC include tickets to sporting events, ballet, Child’s Play Theater, aquarium, medieval times, train park, movie nights at Harkins, Raw Hide, Zoo, Mavrix, Top Golf, Crayola Experience, Legoland Discovery Center and many more!
Sunshine Celebration
Sunshine Celebrations are unique experiences for YOUR Warrior and family. Some past sunshine celebrations offered at ACFC include birthday milestones, family events, and end of treatment parties.
THERAPY “EMOTIONAL” PROGRAM
K9 Therapy
4 Paws for Healing; a visit from a four-pawed -tail wagging friend is often the best medicine. The K-9 therapy program provides recurring visits from our certified therapy dog Leo and his furry volunteer friends. These visits are offered during our Sunshine Visits and at most Sunshine Celebrations.
Individual & Family Counseling
Services offered by a licensed mental health professional, to cancer warrior, siblings and or parents/ guardians.
FINANCIAL
Quartelry Financial Assistance
ACFC understands the financial burden your family is faced with a cancer diagnosis. This covers treatment related costs, hotel stays, car maintenance, parking, gas, co-pays, mortgage, electricity, etc.
End-Of-Life Support
No one ever prepares you for the burden of the cost associated with burying a loved one. ACFC contributes towards services directly to the mortuary, funeral home, or airline to bring the warrior home.
Baxter's Kitchen
Thanks to our friends at Diamondbacks Foundation who sponsored this program. ACFC is proud to provide nutritious foods and essentials for your family. Parents and guardians are welcome to come and pick up fresh and non-perishable foods, household essential items.