Cancer Kids First

Creativity and compassion coming together 💛 Schools and sororities joined hands to create heartfelt cards for children in the Cancer Kids First Arts Program.

Our work in Uganda reminded us why this mission is so urgent 🇺🇬

Through one of our incredible CKF volunteers Moesha (), we reached nearly 90 pediatric cancer patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital this week. Moesha helped deliver 100 care packages, with additional supplies left behind for incoming patients throughout the week.

Each care package was thoughtfully designed to support both physical and emotional well-being. Kits included essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wipes, tissues, and towels, along with comfort items like blankets and teddy bears, and educational activities such as coloring books and crayons to bring moments of joy during treatment.

As with every hospital dropoff, we learned more about the cancer landscape.

The head doctor shared that while access to treatment is already limited, what’s often overlooked is the lack of psychosocial and emotional support for children battling cancer. Many patients face not only the physical toll of the disease, but also fear, isolation, and a lack of resources to support their mental well-being during treatment.

Globally, hundreds of thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer each year—yet in low- and middle-income countries, survival rates can be as low as 20%, compared to over 80% in higher-income countries. The gap needs to be closed through increased access and support systems. This is why CKF’s Treatment Services Program exists.

This is what youth-led impact looks like.

And we’re just getting started.

More to come soon💙