Field Trips

Providing field trips for young cancer patients and their families serves many purposes. Research has shown that children who receive ‘extras’ while in treatment have an increased chance of recovery, an improved prognosis and they use less pain medication. Additionally, they have higher self-esteem and an improved mood and outlook.

This program provides children and their entire families with either no cost or reduced cost passes to local attractions. The family can decide which day to use the passes, thus eliminating worry about having to go on a day their child might not feel well. It allows the entire family to have some fun time and helps the child feel like a child, instead of a patient. Sponsor a family outing and you can help brighten someone’s day.