activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Distribution of My Special Aflac Ducks Comfort and Care Kits DistributionDistributed over 10,000 My Special Aflac Ducks to more than 300 hospitals and childhood cancer associations to support children undergoing cancer treatment.
- Distribution of Sibling Protector Packs Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides Protector Packs to siblings of children battling cancer, offering support and engagement during their sibling’s treatment. Over 134 Sibling Protector Packs have been distributed.
- Distribution of Warrior Packs to children battling cancer Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides Warrior Packs—care packages containing gaming systems, electronics, toys, books, and other activities—to children battling cancer who are confined to hospital rooms. Over 64 Warrior Packs have been distributed to date.
- Divine Orca Program for long-term isolated children Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOperates the Divine Orca Program, which provides gaming systems to children with cancer under long-term isolation in hospitals. The program has delivered over 10 Divine Orca Packs.
- Public art installation to honor children battling cancer Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsCommissioned a mural in Downtown Safford to honor local children fighting cancer, serving as a community symbol of hope and recognition.
- Publishing and sale of a faith-based book for families affected by childhood cancerWrote, published, and made available for sale a book intended to share the hope of Jesus with children battling cancer and their families, with all proceeds supporting the foundation’s mission.
- Referral program for support services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesOffers a referral process allowing individuals to nominate children for the foundation’s support services, facilitating access to care packages and other resources.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community and Professional Referral Model community_referral_modelThe organization identifies and engages children in need of support through a community-sourced referral model, supplemented by referrals from medical professionals such as oncologists, social workers, or child life specialists.
- Faith-based Emotional and Spiritual Support faith-based supportThe organization uses a child-focused, Christian-based approach, including faith-based storytelling and curated activity packs, to deliver emotional and spiritual support to children with cancer and their families.
- Holistic Family Recognition and Support family supportThe organization is dedicated to raising awareness about childhood cancer and ensuring that not only the children battling cancer but also their families, including siblings, feel recognized and supported, acknowledging their vital role in the patient's recovery.
- Joy-Focused Patient Engagement joy_and_happiness_focused_supportThe organization aims to bring joy and happiness to young cancer patients by providing items and care packages that occupy their minds and offer comfort, especially during hospital confinement or isolation.
- Therapeutic Play and Comfort through Technology medical_play_therapyThe organization employs medical play with accessories that mirror clinical treatments to help children process and understand their cancer care, and utilizes a social robot, co-designed with stakeholders, to provide emotional comfort and a sense of control during treatment.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Divine Orca Program
Provides gaming systems to children under long-term isolation protocols, requiring an oncologist, social worker, or child life specialist referral.
My Special Aflac Duck
Provides a social robot designed to offer comfort, joy, and a sense of control to children undergoing cancer treatment, in partnership with Aflac.
Sibling Protector Packs
Special packs provided to siblings of children battling cancer to make them feel recognized and supported.
Warrior Packs
Care packages containing extraordinary items like gaming systems, toys, books, and electronics for children battling cancer, especially those in isolation.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Aflac Partner — Provides My Special Aflac Duck and CLS Care Kits through a partnership with Nathaniel's Childhood Cancer Foundation.
- Amazon Partner — Retail partner for book distribution.
- Barnes and Noble Partner — Retail partner for book distribution.
- Brandt Woods Partner — Designed and created a mural in Downtown Safford to honor local children battling cancer.