Supporting Children & Families Through Their Cancer Journeys
The Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s mission is to support children afflicted with cancers, and their families, by helping to offset the extreme expenses, address special social needs, and conquer hardships that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.
New cases of cancer affect children under the age of 20 worldwide each year.
Children in New Jersey are diagnosed, and for those who do not survive, the number of years lost is staggering.
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Conceived by top Orthopedic Oncologist, executive, educator, physician, and healer Dr. James C. Wittig, MD several years ago, the primary mission of PCFNJ is to help children afflicted with cancers and their families by helping to offset the extreme expenses, special social needs, and hardships that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.
Our aim is to ease treatments, doctor’s appointments, surgeries, hospital stays and rehabilitation so the child and family can focus on healing.
Grants for the Future
Our grants will support medical students, residents and fellows in their educational pursuits and research within the realm of pediatric oncology, with special attention to pediatric sarcomas and orthopedic oncology.
Creatively Inspired
Our creative arts programs will provide joyful and meaningful experiences supporting children diagnosed with cancer and their families through Positively Creative, a unique program including arts and crafts, music performances, special birthday and holiday celebrations, and visits from comfort animals.
An Eye for Wellness
Our wellness and mental health services will bring hope and healing to children and their families, in the hospital and while recovering at home, and will include meditation, relaxation, yoga, singing bowls, sound therapy, and more.
