CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT

Because Joy and laughter are not luxuries—they are part of Healing

Every year, Kids Beating Cancer provides hundreds of children with programs designed to ease the burdens of cancer treatment and stem cell transplant — offering comfort, hope, and healing when families need it most.

Our programs are built on one simple truth: children deserve more than medicine. Kids Beating Cancer works to ease the fear and suffering of pediatric cancer treatments by surrounding children with distraction, imagination, and joy. From activities that spark creativity to moments that spark laughter, these programs help children feel less alone, relieve their pain, and encourage the healing power of hope.

At the heart of our Children’s Programs is what every parent longs for:

For their child to be healthy.
For their child to beat cancer.
And for their family to survive the long, difficult journey to a cure.

Because when children smile, laugh, and feel supported — they heal a little faster, families feel a little stronger, and hope shines a little brighter.

BUNKY’S PALS: AREAS OF SUPPORT

The Bunky’s Pals Program at Kids Beating Cancer provides children and their families with compassionate, comprehensive support throughout the entire treatment journey.

No matter where a child is treated — and regardless of hospital affiliation — Bunky’s Pals ensures that families are never alone. From the earliest days of inpatient care to the long months and years of outpatient follow-up, this program walks alongside families, offering comfort, resources, and hope.

Bunky’s Pals is more than a program — it’s a promise: to ease burdens, lift spirits, and provide strength for children and families every step of the way.

BUNKY SNUGGLE BOX

For children nationwide, the BUNKY SNUGGLE BOX delivers more than comfort items — it delivers love, hope, and a reminder that they are not alone.

Each custom kit includes a Bunky bear, blanket, socks, beanie, t-shirt, sweatshirt, and supportive family resources.These simple but meaningful items create a sense of security and connection, even from afar, wrapping children and families in warmth during the hardest days of treatment.

Because sometimes, healing begins with something as small as a hug from Bunky.

HEART OF JOHN: Financial Gifts in Memory and Hope

The HEART OF JOHN Program was created in loving memory of John Voight, whose courageous battle with AML Monosomy 7 inspired the founding of Kids Beating Cancer.

Each year, at meaningful and tender moments, Kids Beating Cancer honors John’s life by extending compassion to families currently facing the same journey. On:

January 31st– John’s Anniversary
Mother’s Day
Back to School
August 24th– John’s Birthday
Christmas Week

Families are surprised with a $100 financial gift, offering both relief and remembrance during these poignant times of year.

Beginning in 2025, this program will expand beyond AdventHealth for Children and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital to also support families at Nemours Children’s Hospital.

The HEART OF JOHN ensures that love, compassion, and hope continue to touch children and families walking the same path John once walked.

Because every child deserves a cure — and every family deserves moments of joy and relief, even in the hardest seasons of life.

BUNKY & FRIENDS CELEBRATIONS: Restoring Joy Amidst Treatment

At Kids Beating Cancer, we believe healing goes beyond medicine. That’s why we created BUNKY & FRIENDS CELEBRATIONS — bringing moments of joy, normalcy, and connection to children and families navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

From themed parties and special visits to laughter-filled activities, these celebrations remind children that even in the middle of treatment, they can still experience the magic of childhood.

Because every child deserves not just to survive, but to celebrate.

Signature Celebrations Throughout the Year:

Valentine’s Day
Spreading love and smiles with themed activities and treats.
Easter Spring Celebration
Easter Bunny, Spring crafts, and festive fun to welcome the season.
Prom Night
A magical evening allowing teens to experience this milestone in a safe, supportive environment.
Summer Bash
Outdoor and indoor games and sunshine-filled activities to celebrate summer.
Prince & Princess Party
Transforming young patients into royalty for a day, complete with costumes and regal festivities.
Walk of Heroes & Hats & Heroes Ball
Honoring our brave children as they take the spotlight, celebrated by the community.
Halloween Fall Festival
Costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky fun in a safe setting.
Christmas Holiday Party & Candle Lighting Ceremony
A heartwarming event featuring festive activities, Santa, Characters, and a special candle lighting to honor our heroes.

FOOD FOR FAMILIES

When a child is hospitalized for cancer treatment or a stem cell transplant, families often face more than emotional and medical challenges — they face overwhelming financial strain. The cost of meals, day after day, quickly adds up. For many parents, leaving the hospital room to buy food isn’t even possible, as their child is too sick or too young to be left alone.

The FOOD FOR FAMILIES Program eases this burden by providing stocked pantries and delivered meals directly to families during their child’s hospital stay. No parent should have to choose between being at their child’s bedside and affording a meal.

But FOOD FOR FAMILIES is about more than meals. It is about relieving stress, restoring dignity, and providing stability in a time of unimaginable difficulty. By removing the daily worry of “how will we eat today,” families can focus their energy where it matters most — on helping their child heal.

With your support, you or your company can sponsor a weekly meal, provide snacks, or help fill the pantry — giving comfort, nourishment, and hope to families when they need it most.

For more information contact angelica@kidsbeatingcancer.com or phone Angelica at 407-894-2888

Sponsor our Food for Families Program

MY ROOM: Healing Surrounded by Love

Bringing Comfort, Joy, and a Sense of Home to Hospitalized Children

The MY ROOM Program at Kids Beating Cancer helps children undergoing bone marrow or stem cell transplants feel less isolated and more at home during long hospital stays.

Each child chooses a favorite theme—whether it’s Paw Patrol, Star Wars, Ninja Turtles, Princesses, or a beloved sports team—and we transform their hospital room with themed bedding, toys, and decorations. What was once a sterile, medical space becomes their room — filled with comfort, joy, and the things they love most.

“Where every child’s room reflects their dreams, not their diagnosis.”

This simple, personal touch eases fear, sparks smiles, and helps children heal with hope during one of the hardest times of their lives.

Currently serving:

- - Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
  - AdventHealth for Children Orlando

Because every child deserves more than a hospital room — they deserve a place that feels like home.

MY ROOM gives children comfort, courage, and hope — surrounded by the things they love most.

See some of the children selected “MY ROOMS”

Sponsor a MyRoom

If you would like to sponsor a MY ROOM, email angelica@kidsbeatingcancer.com or click on the link below. Note: A $1,000 donation funds a complete room