Chemo Pal^®

Easing the burden of treatment with friendship and fun

The sad reality is that kids in treatment often feel isolated from the outside world. While their friends continue on in school, children with cancer often face long hours in clinics and hospital rooms and severe limitations on their recreational activities to protect their damaged immune systems. For a kid who is facing yet another painful treatment and a lonely day at the hospital, a little friendship goes a long, long way.

The Chemo Pal® Mentor Program pairs children and teens one-to-one with compassionate adults who offer supportive relationships throughout their chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. Chemo Pals are carefully selected from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. They spend time with young patients in hospitals, clinics and even at home to play games, take walks, read, do art projects, share hobbies and more.

This award-winning program gives kids a dependable, caring friend to lean on during a physically and emotionally wrenching time. It also can give parents a much needed break to grab a cup of coffee, take a nap or spend time with their other children.

View our ongoing Chemo Pal program Wish List