Additional Resources

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Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
http://www.starlight.org
The Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers entertainment, education, social networking, and other activities for seriously ill children and their families.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candlelighters.org
Candlelighters provides support and information for children and teens with cancer.

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF)
http://www.cbtf.org
The CBTF funds research on pediatric brain tumors and provides resources, newsletters, and a support group for parents.

CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)
http://www.curesearch.org
The NCCF supports and sponsors research and treatment for childhood cancers.

OncoLink
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu
OncoLink provides patients and professionals with cancer information, support, and resources.

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Call:(800) ACS-2345

Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources (CIMER)
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/cimer
The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's Web site offers inforamtion about alternative and complementary therapies used for cancer prevention and control.

Cancervive
http://www.cancervive.org
Cancervive is dedicated to improving the quality of life for cancer survivors. Contact this group at: Cancervive 11636 Chayote St. Los Angeles, CA 90049 (800) 4-TO-CURE

Children's Oncology Camping Association International
http://www.coca-intl.org
This group offers summer camp opportunities for children with cancer.

Ronald McDonald House Charities
http://www.rmhc.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities provides comfort and care to families with children in the hospital.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer
http://www.alexslemonade.org
A unique foundation that evolved from a young cancer patient's front-yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement to find a cure for pediatric cancer.