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Princess Marygold is the first ever childhood cancer survivor princess. Her mission is to bring smiles full of hope to children fighting the biggest battle of their life, childhood cancer. Cancer affects everyone, even princess and princes. Princess Marygold is here to help make every child feel royal in their fight!
We support families of children ages 0-18 with financial donations, host dream parties for warriors and give a message of hope.
“Leia’s Kids has helped my son who is fighting ALL and relieved some financial expenses that cancer brings with it. They were a blessing to us and we are forever grateful for them!”
Beckett’s mom, Kaitlin Burge
Miscellaneous costs of cancer quickly add up and many families are left with no way to pay for them.
The loss of income makes the extra bills even more difficult to handle.
Airline tickets, staying overnight in hospitals and hotels, costs for takeout and premade food all create unmanageable costs for families.
We throw a special party for the child to celebrate their courage.
We help parents cover things like unexpected travel or child-care.
We build community for parents and kids facing cancer.
We walk with families because we understand what it’s like to have a child with cancer.
Esther Desrosiers is a sweet, sassy 5-year-old from Nebraska. She loves all things pink, princesses, and Papa John’s. Energetic and silly, she is a proud big sister to two younger brothers and often thinks she’s the boss of her five older siblings. But most of all, Esther has a heart of gold and puts her family’s needs above hers.
In April of 2022, her parents noticed Esther’s left eye had begun turning inward. Later that day, Jim and Julie’s worst fears were confirmed. The MRI revealed a mass at the base of Esther’s head, and they heard the words “diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma” (DIPG) for the first time. They were told that Esther’s tumor would kill her, and she had just approximately 9 months to live. Esther fought bravely and passed away on February 12th, 2022. Her motto while fighting was ‘I try my best’. Esther stands tall with her seven siblings and mom and dad.
Donate to Leia’s Kids through our secure PayPal portal. Donations are tax deductable!
During the donation ceremonies, we throw a party and give money to children and families who are fighting childhood cancer.
Your money helps these families pay for childcare, food, hospital stays for mom and dad and extra expenses for the family.
Your support makes all the difference for the families in our care. Consider donating today and making an incredible impact on a child’s life and family.
“[Leia is a] special talented leader meeting needs of people with challenges.”
Karl Berry
Senior Executive Director of CCRC
“Leia’s Kids is a hope-filled nonprofit that changes lives of these heroic families fighting cancer.”
Annie Fortunato
Volunteer
We are non-profit charity whose mission is to provide hope and support to children and their families battling childhood cancer.
Many of us know local children and families that have been affected by childhood cancer. Doctors and nurses work hard to cure patients’ cancers, but families need more than medical help to get them through this difficult time. This is the point at which the Leia’s Kids Foundation intervenes. The foundation provides direct support to children and their families who are facing the often overwhelming childhood cancer pathway.
Leia Therese Hunt, Leia’s Kids Founder, advocates for childhood cancer awareness through her faith-filled inspirational message, not only to those battling cancer, but to community groups, religious groups, corporations and educational institutions.
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