childhood cancer SUPPORT for those living in Maine
ANGEL FLIGHT EAST
Angel Flight East operates within the Northeastern region of the United States and provides free air transportation to eligible patients who need to travel long distances to access urgent medical care.
The organisation services Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York (state), Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio, and can facilitate travel up to 1000 miles.
CAMP CASCO
Camp Casco is a New England based organization dedicated to seeing children and young people who have been diagnosed with cancer, and their siblings thrive.
They run a number of specialised camps for childhood cancer patients and their siblings, in addition to Family Socials, where New England families facing childhood cancer can connect.
CAMP SUNSHINE
Camp Sunshine located at Sebago Lake, Maine is a family retreat aiming to inspire hope and joy for families facing childhood cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions.
The retreat is available and offered free of charge to families with a child under the age of 18, who has been diagnosed with one of the organizations included medical conditions. In 2022, they are offering both onsite and virtual programming, in addition to offering a bereavement session for those who have lost a child.
LUCY’S LOVE BUS
Lucy’s Love Bus is a non-profit organisation dedicated to delivering joy, comfort and quality of life to children with cancer and their families, through the provision of free integrative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, Reiki, art/music therapy, therapeutic horseback riding, swimming lessons, gymnastics/dance classes, personal training/gym memberships, and more.
Their services are available to anyone in New England who was diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21, regardless of their current phase of treatment or remission.
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