January is Children Facing a Parent’s Cancer Month

Provides peer support for young women with breast cancer, helping mothers find strength and stability for themselves and in turn, their children.

Offers trusted information and community for people with breast cancer, supporting parents so their children feel informed and supported too.

Advocates for prevention, research, and patient support, helping individuals with colorectal cancer access resources that strengthen family well-being and create an even brighter future.

Provides free adventure camps and support for adult cancer survivors, helping parents rebuild strength and emotional resilience for their families.

Recommended by 100,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay's mission is to offer life-changing dermatological skincare. Created by a French pharmacist in 1975, the brand is now available in over 60 countries. It offers a unique range of daily skincare developed for every skin type to address various skin concerns and complement prescription treatments. At the center of the brand is the exclusive selenium-rich La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a core ingredient in its skincare formulas known for its soothing and antioxidant properties that is sourced from its Thermal Center in France, the first Dermatology Center in Europe. The products are developed using a strict safety and formulation charter with a minimal number of ingredients and are formulated at optimal concentrations. Additionally, La Roche-Posay products undergo stringent clinical testing for efficacy and safety with over 750+ studies and 25 years of extensive research, even on sensitive skin. The key La Roche-Posay product ranges are: Lipikar (dry skin), Anthelios (photoprotection), Effaclar (acne) and Toleriane (sensitive skin).

For additional information about La Roche-Posay, visit www.laroche-posay.us and follow La Roche-Posay USA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LaRochePosayUSA, and Tik Tok @LaRochePosayUS.

At Pfizer Oncology, we are at the forefront of a new era in cancer care. Our industry-leading portfolio and extensive pipeline includes three core mechanisms of action to attack cancer from multiple angles, including small molecules, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and bispecific antibodies, including other immune-oncology biologics. We are focused on delivering transformative therapies in some of the world’s most common cancers, including breast cancer, genitourinary cancer, hematology-oncology and thoracic cancers, which includes lung cancer. Driven by science, we are committed to accelerating breakthroughs to help people with cancer live better and longer lives.

Our Ambition:
Cancer is one of the most challenging health crises of our lifetime. Despite significant advancements, millions of people globally receive a cancer diagnosis each year.

At Pfizer, we’ve shown how we can move with urgency to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. And now, we’re making significant investments to outdo cancer — nothing is more urgent, or more personal, than our goal to outpace, outsmart and outmaneuver cancer at every turn.

Our vision is a world where people with cancer live better and longer lives. We are accelerating breakthrough cancer medicines that bring new hope to patients everywhere.

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Gilead is creating the future of oncology to help bring more life to people with cancer. From ADCs to small molecules our R&D programs and partnerships are creating possibilities for people with underserved and difficult-to-treat cancers.

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Servier is committed to finding solutions for patients living with difficult and hard-to-treat diseases. The company’s oncology portfolio consists of first-in-class and best-in-class medicines designed to bring transformative precision therapies to a greater number of patients.

Governed by a non-profit foundation, Servier approaches innovation with a long-term vision, free of influence from investors and outside pressure to chase short-term monetary targets. At Servier, we bring the patient voice into everything we do, and our commitment to patients extends far beyond approval.

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The Alliance for Children of Parents with Cancer (ACPC) was founded in 2023 by a diverse group of more than 40 mission-aligned nonprofit organizations who recognized an important and growing need to support the growing population of children who have a parent with cancer. The Alliance for Children of Parents with Cancer (ACPC) supports the children of parents who have cancer by raising awareness; improving access to programs and resources; and strengthening the network of organizations ready to meet their needs.

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Pure Edge, Inc., is a not-for-profit foundation cultivating resilience for youth and the adults who serve them. We provide simple, effective well-being strategies built on three pillars: Breathe, Move, Rest. Our flagship curriculum is backed by research from Stanford University, and our entire multilingual library of curricula and resources is completely free to access. We also partner with school districts, nonprofit foundations, hospital networks, and community organizations to offer practical well-being strategies and professional development training. Visit us at PureEdgeInc.org to learn more and download our free resources for youth and adults.

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Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising (Nasdaq: LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with approximately 361,000 displays across the United States and Canada. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo, transit and airport advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. In addition to its more traditional out-of-home inventory, Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 4,600 displays. Please feel free to explore our website www.lamar.com or contact us at hello@lamar.com for additional information.

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Eisai Inc., a human health care company headquartered in Nutley, N.J., is the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Tokyo-based Eisai Co., Ltd. Dedicated to oncology and neurology, its U.S. operations include research & development; manufacturing; global supply & logistics; and commercial activities. Learn more: https://us.eisai.com; Follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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Wonders & Worries provides free, professional support for children and teenagers ages 2-18 through a parent’s serious illness or injury, so that they can reach their full potential. The Illness Education and Coping Curriculum is clinically validated and professionally delivered by Certified Child Life Specialists, free to families and available in Spanish and English.

Since 2001, Wonders & Worries has provided children and teenagers with an age-appropriate understanding of illness, treatments, side effects; strategies for expressing their feelings related to changes in the family; and skills for coping with stress, anger, sadness, and fear. The copyrighted and clinically validated Illness Education and Coping Curriculum promotes healthy short-term and long-term coping and results in improved communication skills, reduced anxiety, increased feeling of security at home, and improved school performance.

In addition, Wonders & Worries provides a multitude of informational and supportive resources for parents and continuing education opportunities for professionals nationwide.

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Jasper Health is a hybrid cancer support solution that improves the lives of individuals affected by cancer, as well as the lives of their caregivers. Spanning diagnosis through remission, palliative, and end-of-life care, our end-to-end digital oncology platform provides psychosocial support while enabling connected care with the broader healthcare system.

Families First is a special program at Moffitt Cancer Center designed to help parents and their children adjust to the changes that occur within the family when a parent has cancer. Education, preparation, and support enable families to cope successfully in the face of a serious illness.

Crayola Flowers aspires to make the world a more beautiful, caring place. Individuals passionate about causes can buy flowers for themselves or for an important person in their life while raising awareness and funds for nonprofits.

Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio’s mission is to provide the full complement of support so that no one has to go through cancer alone. It provides personalized support and guidance to cancer patients, both adults and children. Founder and author Jean Schoen has written three children’s books inspired by her personal experience with her own children. They are designed to help others succeed in talking and explaining cancer to a child in a way that they will understand without frightening them. The books encompass three different reading levels: Beginning Reader, Young Reader, and Young Adult Reader. Learn more at

Delivers free emotional and educational support for patients and caregivers nationwide, helping children and families cope when an individual in the family has cancer.

Bright Spot Network is a national nonprofit supporting parents with cancer and their families. We focus on parents and guardians caring for young children at the time of diagnosis, including those diagnosed during pregnancy. All families navigating a parent or guardian's cancer are welcome, regardless of cancer type or stage. All of our programs are offered at no cost, and parents can choose what fits best for their family: free children's books about cancer and big feelings, a curated art box, a financial grant, virtual support groups, connections for kids, and an array of web resources.

Jasper Health is a hybrid cancer support solution that improves the lives of individuals affected by cancer, as well as the lives of their caregivers. Spanning diagnosis through remission, palliative, and end-of-life care, our end-to-end digital oncology platform provides psychosocial support while enabling connected care with the broader healthcare system. Jasper Health was founded at Redesign Health, and we are a team of seasoned leaders with decades of experience in digital health, clinical care, data science, and consumer engagement all of whom believe that powerful technology and passionate people can relieve some of the stress of organizing care.

Triage Cancer® is a national, nonprofit organization that provides free education on legal and practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources. The Legal & Financial Navigation Program offers one-on-one help with issues such as work, health and disability insurance, finances, and estate planning. CancerFinances.org is an online toolkit to help people manage finances after a cancer diagnosis.

You have cancer. You have kids. No one prepared either of you for this. Pickles Group is here to help. Our free, expert-designed programs and resources are created and delivered with your kid's needs in mind. For parents, we provide live webinars, recordings, and other resources to help you feel prepared to talk to and support your kids with your cancer experience. For kids, we provide in-person and virtual peer-to-peer programs for kids and teens ages 6-18, focused on age-appropriate cancer education, coping, and connecting with other kids that get it. Having a parent with cancer can be a lonely, isolating experience. Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids whose parents have cancer.

Mesothelioma.com has been dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure since 1996, making us one of the strongest and longest-running authorities in this space. Our organization provides a wealth of information and resources for patients and their families. We engage with communities that can benefit from knowing more about mesothelioma research, news, and preventative measures.

Mesothelioma.net is an advocacy and support group dedicated to providing all the latest in cancer research, treatment, and aid. Their team works diligently with health professionals to compile fact-checked and physician-approved information regarding this disease and how it affects the body and how it can be treated.

The Widowed Parent Program at the University of North Carolina is dedicated to serving mothers and fathers who are raising children on their own following the death of their spouse/partner. They run support groups for parents in North Carolina and are helping to create others around the country. The program also has a website for widowed parents that offers guidance, resources, and a series of short videos about the unique challenges of being an "only" parent.

Walk With Sally is dedicated to providing free mentoring support programs and services to the children of parents, guardians, or siblings who have cancer or have succumbed to cancer- one child at a time, one heart at a time. Our programs include group Friendship Activities, Heart to Home art therapy, Hope for the Holidays gifts, Molly’s Corner for books about grief, Junior Mentor Program, Fred’s Future Young Leaders Scholarship for higher education, and Temporary Family Support Program.

Builds community and resources for young adults with cancer, helping families navigate an AYA’s diagnosis with connection instead of isolation.

The Moyer Foundation provides comfort, hope, and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction through its two signature camp programs: Camp Erin (above) and Camp Mariposa. Their newest initiative, The Moyer Foundation Resource Center, is a user-friendly, comprehensive online library of resources that provides the tools to navigate some of life’s most challenging experiences.

The Children’s Treehouse Foundation provides psychosocial intervention through its CLIMB program (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery). The CLIMB program is offered for children affected by a parent’s cancer in hospitals and cancer centers throughout the United States. The standardized program, delivered by trained mental health professionals, helps children understand and cope with their parent’s illness and helps parents communicate with their children.

Camp Erin, created and funded by The Moyer Foundation, is the largest nationwide network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Led by grief professionals and trained volunteers, Camp Erin combines traditional, fun camp activities with grief education and emotional support, providing a unique opportunity for youth to increase hope, enhance self-esteem, and learn that they are not alone.

The US Oncology network of affiliated and partnered medical groups provides critical oncology services to its patients. The network includes more than 1,400 highly-credentialed medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, urology, oncology surgery and other specialists. The network and its affiliated physicians treat more than 800,000 patients annually at over 400 sites of care in more than 25 states.

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) funds and develops the newest and most promising cancer treatments to help patients today. SU2C dramatically accelerates the rate of discoveries by connecting top scientists in unprecedented collaborations to create breakthroughs. SU2C innovations lead to better cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, which means that we can help save lives now. If you’re interested in exploring new treatment options that may also light the path to better treatments for other patients, a clinical trial may be the right option for you. Watch this video to learn more about SU2C and clinical trials.

Since 1988, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) has been helping patients win the fight against cancer using advanced technology and a personalized approach. They provide a national network of fully accredited cancer hospitals. The CTCA earned Full Standards Compliance from the Joint Commission and recognition for delivering high-quality care and exceeding patient safety standards from numerous renowned healthcare organizations, such as the Association of Community Cancer Centers and the American College of Radiology.

Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women while providing support for high-risk individuals. Through a range of dynamic programs and services, community outreach initiatives, and strategic partnerships, Bright Pink is creating a movement of brilliant, bold, and bright young women who are proactive advocates for their health.

First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors, ages 18-39, a free outdoor adventure experience. It’s designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same.

Recruits lifesaving stem-cell donors for people with blood cancer, giving parents a chance at recovery and families more time together.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 geographic Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.

The Single Fathers Due to Cancer program, based at UNC-Chapel Hill, is dedicated to helping fathers nationwide who have lost their spouses to cancer. The program is the first of its kind in the United States and currently runs a monthly support group for fathers in NC to help to create other support groups around the country. Through their website, fathers from across the country can find support, information, and resources to help manage grief while learning how to be a single parent to a grieving child.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. This program fulfills the critical need to support the increasing number of cancer survivors transitioning from completing their cancer treatment to feeling physically and emotionally strong enough to attempt to return to their normal life or their “new normal.” The program is conducted outside of medical facilities to emphasize that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is about health, not the disease.

The Livestrong Foundation provides answers to your questions from diagnosis through treatment and beyond, helping you take cancer head-on. They look at the experiences of the cancer community, find problems, and develop solutions to roll them out to help more people in similar situations.

KnowCancer.com is an online community dedicated to connecting, educating, and empowering all people affected by the many forms of Cancer. They have created an environment where people can learn, interact, and ultimately find what they need through education and community support.

Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children, and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.

The Holt Brothers Foundation supports educational, emotional, and community services for youth overcoming the adversity of having parents with cancer. The Holt Foundation was established in 1999 by NFL stars Torry and Terrence Holt on behalf of their mother, the late Ojetta Holt-Shoffner.

CaringBridge is a nonprofit, no-cost health platform for family caregivers and the loved ones they care for on a health journey. A dedicated space to share updates with everyone at once, we make it easy to activate a support network to come together and help heal through connection and community. To learn more or start a page visit, support.caringbridge.org.

The Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club) offers emotional and social support as well as educational workshops to all people affected by cancer.

The Cancer Conversation helps cancer patients and the people in their support systems to communicate, prepare, and plan. It provides a boxed set of 40 large cards, each printed with thought-provoking questions and answers about cancer’s emotional and practical aspects.

Cancer and Careers is dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools, and educational events.