Our mission, vision, and values.

OUR VISION:

Help every child with serious illness access the transformational power of joy.

OUR MISSION:

Empower all seriously ill children to express themselves, to play, and to make meaningful connections by enriching their treatment experience and improving their well-being with joy-based programs.

OUR PRINCIPLES OF JOY:

These values guide everything we do—from how we care for families to how we shape and share our programs:

Compassion: We lead with heart, authenticity, and kindness.

Community: We know joy is a ripple effect. Collaboration and connection are at the core of everything we do.

Creativity: We believe in the importance of play, imagination, and the healing power of music. We make space for inspiration and creativity in our ways of working and engaging.

Care: We care for our mission, our resources, and each other with integrity and respect. We are stewards of the generosity and the trust that is placed in us.

Curiosity: Inspired by the wonders of childhood, we stay open to new ideas, fresh perspectives, and magical moments that spark joy in unexpected ways. We honor innovation as central to our legacy.

We are connected by compassion, and powered by community. Our work and programs are guided by care, inspired by curiosity, and delivered with creativity.

GET INVOLVED.

Children’s Cancer Association was founded in 1995. We invite you to learn more about what we do, get involved with our community impact, and explore our origin story to better understand the dream behind our work.