Because every child deserves to express their joy loudly, without reservation, even and especially when their parent has cancer

More than 5 million children in the U.S. are facing a parent’s cancer. When life is so heavy, it can be hard for kids to find joy and just be kids. But they’re also strong and powerful, and deserve to feel joy loudly.

This January, join Kesem to recognize Children Facing a Parent’s Cancer Month with Joy Out Loud and shine a joyful spotlight on these special kids by participating in daily prompts on the joy calendar and sharing your own joy on social media and in your community.

Together, we can raise awareness so no child faces their parent’s cancer alone.

Joy Out Loud in Action

Join the joy out loud during Children Facing a Parent’s Cancer Month by sharing a message from our Social Press Kit or by visiting our dedicated hashtags:

#JoyOutLoud
#LiveJoyOutLoud
#KesemJoy

Live Joy Out Loud with Us

Get the Joy Calendar

Live your joy out loud this January, through daily joy prompts! Join millions in shining a joyful spotlight on kids facing a parent's cancer through fun and easy daily moments that spread #KesemJoy far and wide.

Spread the Word

Join us in raising awareness about this important community that deserves support. Share a message on social media using custom assets from our Social Press Kit now.

Get Loud with Us

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For media inquiries please contact Amy Boal, Kesem Marketing Manager at amy.boal@kesem.org

Kesem is the leading national organization that supports children ages 6-18 through and beyond a parent’s cancer. Kesem aims to ensure that every child impacted by a parent’s cancer is never alone. College student volunteers at over 115 chapters nationwide deliver free, creative, fun-filled Kesem programs that foster a lasting community.

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