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Californian Childhood Cancer Resources (12 links)

  • Camp Okizu This is a camp in Northern California for kids with cancer and siblings of kids with cancer run by the Okizu Foundation. It also has a variety of family camp sessions as well as a program for teen and twenties.
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles - Ewing's sarcoma / pPNET genetics study A confidential study investigating the role of genes in Ewing's sarcoma looking for participation by patients and their parents and siblings from around the world. DNA is extracted from mouthwash or blood samples from volunteers.
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles: Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases (California, USA) CHLA was founded in 1901 and is a non-profit 330 bed hospital. The page about the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases includes details about the Center, programs, services, and staff.
  • Childrens' Hospital of Los Angeles Tumor Registry (USA) was established in 1968 and is the largest pediatric cancer registry in California, reporting approximately 275 or more cases annually. This page provides a summary of the registry and contact details.
  • Division of Ophthalmology - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (USA) The center includes physicians who specialise in treating retinoblastoma. The web pages include a summary of ophthalmology programs and services including experimental therapeutics.
  • Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Association (Capitola, USA) a non-profit organisation founded in 1998 to provide support for children with cancer and their families. The site includes details of the Association, services, contact information and links.
  • Life Program - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles This is a program for survivors of childhood cancer run by the Childrens Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at CHLA. The Web site includes sections on survivors stories, a FAQ, checklist for survivors, cognitive difficulties, and useful links.
  • Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families (OCF-OCF) (California, USA) An all-volunteer organisation formed in 1982 serving pediatric cancer patients and their families in Orange County. This web site gives details of the events the OCF-OCF support, in particular their summer camp for cancer kids.
  • Teddy Bears for Cancer Kids (Taybear Company, Vista CA, USA) this is the site of Taylor a remarkable 8 year old girl who makes and sells hair clips, all the profits go to buy Teddy Bears as presents for kids with cancer.
  • Teen Age Grief, Inc (USA) A non-profit organization based in Newhall, California. It was founded in 1984 to provide emotional support for young people and training for teachers and other professionals helping teenagers grieve.
  • The Kimo Bear Project, Inc The Kimo Bear Project Inc., is a not for profit organization based out of San Francisco, California, benefiting Cancer stricken children. Bears are donated to children with cancer in California and elsewhere in North America.
  • Young Professionals Against Cancer (YPAC) YPAC is the fund raising arm of the Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families (OCFOCF).

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