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Thanks Jordan’s Program services are intended to improve the quality of life for children with cancer. This is done by providing the following programs: financial assistance, emotional support, advocacy, and educational information to children with cancer and their families; This makes it possible for children and their families to “Celebrate Life”, in every facet.
Financial Assistance
Thanks Jordan provides financial assistance for medical and non-medical expenses related to treatment for children with cancer, including:
• Cancer treatments • Meals - home and away on Clinic Days • Pharmaceuticals • Long distance calling cards • Transportation and gas cards • Lodging if needed • Family services such as counseling • Health Insurance Assistance • Marie's “Make A Wish” Angel Network
Advocacy
Thanks Jordan locates cancer resources for families and helps find and negotiate solutions for a child's care with insurance companies, hospitals and other agencies. Emotional Support
• Counseling for parents, siblings and other caregivers of children with cancer. Here, parents can share experiences, gather information, and support each other in a compassionate environment. • Caring and professional staff offer compassion, empathy and hope to parents as they cope with their child's cancer diagnosis. • Kids WILL Be Kids - Provides normalcy to children with cancer and their families by letting them engage on some levels in all the activities their peers are.
Education
Thanks Jordan educational materials are designed to provide children and parents with information about cancer, healthy lifestyle habits, and survivorship. The Thanks Jordan Foundation has created several educational pieces as a part
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