Your $5 donation can sponsor a smile bag, $10 can support wall decals. The need for spreading smiles is limitless, and your contribution goes a long way in brightening a child's day. Our gift card support and Thanksgiving outreach are also run through this program. Impacts varies with around 250 kids receiving smile bags, gift cards based on referral, and around 50 families served through the Thanksgiving program each year.
A $25 donation covers the cost of a special bag for a hospice child. Each bag contains a comforting stuffed animal, materials for creative expression through art (Captured on Canvas), texture / sensory items, and a QR keepsake linking them to uplifting music. In San Antonio, we estimate a need for approximately 50 of these bags annually. Impact directly to those 50 hospice children along with the family experiencing the painting and materials together.
Every dollar you contribute makes a difference in funding childhood cancer research. There is an unlimited need for support in this crucial area. Impacts children currently on treatment trials and future diagnosed children to have better treatment and survival.
A $10 donation sponsors an I Am Courageous stuffed animal lion with a QR keyring that links them to uplifting music by Justin Graves Band. Their music made such a difference in Jaxon’s journey especially “Strong and Courageous” which is an empowering battle cry. Our annual need is around 200 lions with keyrings. Impacts 200 kids and other family members as music is played in the car and throughout their home.
$50 sponsors 2 activities for a parent that has lost a child to cancer. These gathering are usually around sensitive times to provide support opportunities to come together such as Bereaved Mother’s Day and Bereaved Father’s Day. Impact continues to grow each year as unfortunately more childhood cancer deaths occur.
We welcome donations of any amount to support our "Escape to Fun" activities or for $100 you can sponsor an entire family to attend. If you're interested in sponsoring an outing that brings joy to children, please reach out to us for more details. Impacts around 500 adults / children per year with attendance at each event ranging from 30-50 families.