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Founded on the belief that when a child is sick, the entire family is affected.

Our support focuses on the individual child along with the family.

“Not only does FOCWC plan fun events for children and families, but they also provide a place to make relationships with others who have battled or are battling cancer.”

Families of Children with Cancer

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    About

    Families of Children With Cancer, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. We support local families who have a child that has been diagnosed with cancer. We receive no federal or state funding, and no salaries are paid to board members. We rely solely on donations. 100% of every donation directly benefits families of children with cancer. 


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    Area we serve

    Our commitment is to support local families facing the challenges of childhood cancer.  Counties we include are: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Winnebago, and Menominee. If you or someone you know has a child with cancer and would like to join, please fill out an intake form with your hospital social worker or join below.

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    Financial Support

    The financial stress of treatment can be crushing. To help ease the burden, we provide families with gift cards for gas and groceries, as well as mileage reimbursement for trips to and from treatment. Doing so allows parents to put the focus back where it is needed most - on the children.


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    Social Events

    Social events are a necessary avenue of support for families. Our social events are always free for immediate family members and include Julia Fittonte Memorial Fishing Trip, Christmas party, Parent’s Night out and many more.


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