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Regina Ellis and her family founded the Children’s
Cancer Association in 1995, the same year her daughter
Alexandra died from cancer. Regina’s experience with
her child’s extensive treatment and surgeries provided
her with an understanding of what can help many children
and families in medical crisis, and the areas of
non-medical care that were unmet by hospitals and
community organizations. The Children’s Cancer
Association works with medical professionals in
delivering a series of innovative programs and services
for seriously ill children and their families.
The
Children’s Cancer Association improves the lives of
children and teens with serious illnesses, and the
families who care for them through innovative programs:
the Chemo Pal mentor program trains and matches adults
with children undergoing chemotherapy, the Music RX
program brings the healing power of music to the
hospitalized children and their families and medical
professionals, the Caring Cabin provides a family
retreat to build memories and the Life Support program
meets the special needs of families when they need it
most.
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