World Child Cancer USA

A nonprofit organization

Funding will help kids in Mexico, where childhood cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death ages 5 to 14. The COVID-19 crisis has hit the population and hospitals hard, making it difficult for kids to stay in treatment. Donations will help train nurses, transport children, and provide parent support

Testimonials

Ever met a nurse that made a difference? Of course you have! We all know how critical their service is, not only to patients, but to the families of kids with cancer. This is even more true at our partner sites, where medical professionals can be overwhelmed by the need.

Two of our volunteer medical professionals travelled back to Mexico recently to continue training local nurses to treat cancer patients. The concept of palliative care isn't common at our partner hospitals, so education on how to ease suffering was welcomed and needed.

During 2016, World Child Cancer was able to train 150 nurses in Mexico at two hospitals. This impact will be a permanent legacy for our organization. And, will change the odds for kids with cancer at those hospitals.

Mission

Our vision is a world where every child with cancer has access to the best possible treatment and care. Our mission is to improve cancer diagnosis, treatment and care for children across the developing world, redressing the global inequality in the treatment of cancer.

Background Statement

World Child Cancer improves cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care for children in the developing world. That is where 80% of the children with cancer live, and where the childhood cancer survival rate is roughly 10%, compared to 80% in the U.S. and parts of Western Europe. World Child Cancer has significantly changed the outcomes for survival by setting up partnerships between hospitals in the developed and developing worlds, facilitating training, improving access to medication, developing support services for families and initiating outreach in the local communities.

We are implementing our proven methodology for improving cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care for children across the developing world. For maximum impact, we "twin" hospitals in the developed world with select medical centers in the developing world. Through this partnership, the twinning hospital invests thousands of hours to assure that the hospital in the developing world gains assistance in improving infrastructure, processes, training, implementing a childhood cancer database, family education and support, and even housing for families. Both hospitals learn from each other and build personal and professional ties with each other. This model allows World Child Cancer to invest in the infrastructure and build capacity in country, so the investments are sustainable and long lasting. As these hospitals improve and thrive, children's lives are saved.

World Child Cancer began operations in 2007 in the UK. In 2012, we opened the US offices. World Child Cancer currently operates 10 programs around the world.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

World Child Cancer USA

Year Established

2012

Category

Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

1301 Arapahoe St Suite 105
Golden, CO 80401

Service areas

BD

CO

GH

MW

MX

Phone

480-269-7380

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