All the advantages of treatment should not depend on where you were born.
Small actions create powerful results for children with cancer.
Join Naomi’s Fund in making meaningful differences!
Our daughter Naomi lost her life to cancer.
Her cancer diagnosis changed us forever—and showed us how to better help other children in treatment. There is so much involved in caring for children with cancer, and through Naomi’s experience, we learned where we can make a real difference.
Through our travels, we discovered that even small amounts of money can have a profound impact on improving medical care and supporting the overall well-being of young cancer patients living in developing countries.
Here’s what we learned:
Home care mistakes can be fatal
Chemotherapy destroys the immune system before the body can recover, leaving patients highly vulnerable to deadly infections. Even a slight fever demands an immediate rush to the hospital for isolation and treatment — a stressful reality every caregiver knows too well.
What if the caregiver did not have a reliable thermometer to detect a fever?
What if the child had to rely on public transportation to reach care?
What if the hospital was hours away, and every minute mattered?
Treatment hardware is vital
Treatment relies on medical devices connected to a main vein to deliver all medications and draw blood. These devices are surgically inserted or through an ultrasound procedure and remain in place throughout months or even years of treatment. In the U.S., ports and PICC lines are standard.
What if comfort and safety were only available to some children?
What if surviving cancer meant enduring constant physical trauma?
What if every dose of life-saving medicine came with unbearable pain?
EMOTIONAL CARE IS A MEDICAL NECESSITY
Stress and anxiety in children and caregivers can reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Hospitals provide emotional care for both, with therapists monitoring the family for signs of anxiety or emotional strain. Child Life programs offer therapeutic play, education, and coping strategies. Both become vital partners—and part of the family’s trusted circle.
What if the child had no one to help them understand what was happening?
What if there were no specialists to teach coping skills or provide comfort?
What if the caregiver faced this journey alone, without support ?
These “what ifs” are not hypothetical—they are the harsh realities faced by countless families worldwide.
Through our personal, professional, and medical networks, we seek out grassroots initiatives where our support can make a tangible difference. Each campaign targets a specific, urgent need. Once one gap is filled, we move swiftly to find the next.
Please look at our Current Campaign page to see if you would like to join us!