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Wigs 4 Kids does not receive funding from any of the following resources. Their programs are available to the public and we endorse them for the work they do for the children of our community.

Angels of Hope

(586)226-3146 www.angelsofhope.org
The foundation provides assistance to children of families whose lives have been affected by cancer. Financial assistance may be provided for costs not covered by health insurance.

Believe in Miracles

www.believeinmiracles.org
The mission of Believe in Miracles is to enrich the lives of Michigan children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions by buying gifts and bringing joy and hope to their lives. The site provides information and support for children experiencing health challenges.

Camp Casey

         (248) 705-2780; www.camp-casey.org

Camp Casey, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2003, offers three unique programs to children with cancer and their families.

        Molly Melamed at (248) 705-2780

         or email her at molly@camp-casey.org

Camp-Mak-A-Dream

406-549-5987; www.campdream.org
Camp Mak-A-Dream first welcomed cancer patients to it's beautiful facility in western Montana back in July of 1995. The camp was created to carry out the mission of the Children's Oncology Camp Foundation which is to provide Camp Mak-A-Dream as a medically-supervised, cost free experience for children and young adults with cancer.

Camp Quality of Michigan

231-582-2471; www.campqualitymi.org
The mission of Camp Quality USA is to establish and sustain nationwide community-based camping experiences and ongoing support programs for children with cancer and their families.



American Childhood Cancer Foundation


800-366-2223; www.acco.org

ACCF is a national non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for familes of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.



Carla's Champions

586-558-9800; Carla's Champions

The mission of Carla's Champions is to create a legacy of hope and action for Carla Maureen (Caputo) Modderno by helping to eliminate cancer through fundraising for cancer treatment, education and research; educating the public on issues faced by blood cancer patients and their families; and providing assistance to pediatric cancer patients and cancer patients with minor children and their families.

 

Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan

800-825-2536; www.leukemiamichigan.org
Statewide organization which provides information, financial assistance, and emotional support to families of adults and children affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and other related blood disorders.

Compassionate Friends

877-969-0010; www.compassionatefriends.com

The mission of Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive

Gilda's Club Teen Chat

248-577-0800; www.gildasclubdetroit.org
Support group for both guys and girls; meets second Monday of the month and last Wednesday of the month; also includes community and social activities.

Kids Kicking Cancer

313-557-0021, www.kidskickingcancer.net
Kids Kicking Cancer provides weekly classes for children, both inpatient and outpatient, in the mind-body techniques found in the martial arts.

Little Mary's Hospitality House

(231) 848-4699, www.littlemarys.org
FREE vacation / retreat for families who have children battling life threatening or terminal illnesses. Little Mary's Hospitality House helps families cope with the mental and physical stresses pertaining to their illnesses.

Look Good...Feel Better Teen Program

800-395-LOOK; Teens Program: http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org/teens
Home Page: www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
Teens 2bMe Program www.2bMe.org
Free public service program offering seminars to help teens overcome the appearance related effects of cancer and cancer treatment.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan

734-953-0040; www.wishmich.org
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

Make a Child Smile

www.makeachildsmile.org

MACS's mission is to provide emotional and financial support to families whose children suffer from chronic or life-threatening illnesses and also give those who visit the MACS site the opportunity to participate by sending mail to the children.

National Alopecia Areata Foundation

415-472-3780; http://www.naaf.org
Here, kids, teens, and parents can find an interactive and entertaining place to be themselves while offering support to their peers.

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Inc.

1-800-888-2876 or 616-458-2773; http://www.phoenix-society.org
The Society provides information on burn recovery and prevention as well as links to other resources such as local support groups, burn camps, and special events and programs.

The Rainbow Connection

1-248-601-0086; http://www.rainbowwishconnection.org
This Mission of the Rainbow Connection is to make the special wishes of children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses come true.


The Suite Dreams Project

(248) 601-0799; www.suitedreamsproject.org

The Suite Dreams Project is a unique and innovative program of the General Sports Foundation, a Michigan non-profit organization. Their mission is to bring comfort and joy to children affected by serious medical conditions by creating healing environments in their homes, in hospitals, and in our communities that improve their quality of life and speed recovery.

We Are Here Foundation

(800) 311-8523
Creating cleaner and healthier southeastern Michigan waterways while providing young people with Interactive Science Kits and Character Building Programs.