Welcome to our Resource Directory

When your child is facing a cancer diagnosis, the amount of information thrown at you can feel completely overwhelming. We are incredibly proud to work alongside other dedicated organizations that share our mission of lifting up families. Whether you are looking for local Alabama summer camps to bring back a sense of childhood fun, seeking emotional support and specialized retreats, navigating the path toward survivorship, or looking for educational scholarships, we have gathered these trusted resources to help guide your next steps. 
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​You do not have to walk this path alone. Please use the categories below to find the specific support that fits your family's needs today.

Financial Support and Education

Scholarship List: A curated directory of higher education scholarships available specifically to families impacted by childhood cancer.
CAC2 Fact Library: ​Reliable, up-to-date statistics and fact sheets on childhood cancer to help you advocate, raise awareness, or educate others.
Arms Wide Open Foundation: Provides monthly grants to families suffering hardship due to their child's cancer diagnosis. 

Family Services

Children's Harbor: Providing invaluable, no-cost cabin retreats and intentional family support services at Lake Martin, alongside resources at Children's of Alabama.
Smile-A-Mile: Year-round programs and specialized summer camp sessions designed to support the entire family through the pediatric oncology journey in Alabama.
Camp Rapahope: Fun, safe, and cost-free camp experiences that bring joy to cancer fighters and survivors in Alabama.
Glimmer of Hope Foundation: Bringing bright smiles to young warriors through special gifts, including beautiful American Girl Dolls
Our Amazing Fighters: Direct support services and customized care packages tailored to uplift and encourage your brave young fighter.
Leia's Kids: Healing, supportive retreats focused entirely on the mental and emotional well-being of childhood cancer families as well as care packages and financial support.
Childhood Cancer Hub: A collaborative resource search platform designed specifically for childhood cancer organizations to share about their programs to families.



​Survivorship, Advocacy, and Research

CAC2 Survivorship Toolkit: Practical guides, resources, and expert toolkits to help survivors and their families navigate long-term wellness after treatment ends.
Gold Together for Childhood Cancer: A dedicated movement funding innovative childhood cancer research.
Proclamations: Step-by-step tools and templates to request official Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September) proclamations from your local and state government leaders.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list. If you know of a helpful resource not listed here, please feel free to notify us so we can add it to our page. 

H.U.G.S. 4 Childhood Cancer

Contact Information: [email protected]
Based out of Birmingham, AL
H.U.G.S. is a non-profit organization
EIN: 83-3082640