Childhood Cancer
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Childhood cancer
Lions and Leos, with the support of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer through impactful service activities.
FactsGlobally, childhood cancer looks like this: 400,000children diagnosed annually 9 in 10diagnosed children live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) <30%of children with cancer in LMICs survive, compared to ≥80% in high-income countries
*World Health Organization (Updated annually) |
Service areasGet your club involved in one of these childhood cancer service areas and see how your service will help achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Patient and Family Support Ensure patients and their families are adequately supported, and address the most common barriers to obtaining necessary treatment.
Organization or Facility Support Identify needs and opportunities to serve childhood cancer organizations or facilities to make a difference by expanding accessibility to treatment and services.
Childhood Cancer Awareness, Education and Advocacy Raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer, educate your community members and create positive change.
LCIF grantsSeveral types of foundation grants are available to support childhood cancer service throughout the world.
Childhood Cancer Grant LCIF Childhood Cancer grants empower Lions to improve the quality of life for children receiving treatment and their families.
Matching Grant LCIF Matching grants provide equipment and construction for large-scale projects that address unmet humanitarian needs.
District & Club Community Impact (DCG) Grant Through the DCG program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.
Recent childhood cancer grantsFrom July 2024 to January 2025, LCIF has awarded 5 childhood cancer-related grants totaling US$138,879. View the report. |
