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3 Little Birds 4 Life

https://3littlebirds4life.org

It is a nonprofit organization that supports people with cancer between age 25 - 55. From their site: an organization that is passionate about giving adults currently managing cancer the experience of living life as if they were never diagnosed with cancer. While it is certainly right to give attention and care to children and elderly people with cancer, those between the ages of 25 and 55 often are forgotten and lost in the shuffle. We want to make sure that people in this age group have a daily wish granted and are given the resources they might need to find help in all aspects on their journey.

Camp Kesem

https://campkesem.org/find-a-camp/

Offers free summer camps for children with a parent who has or has had cancer. The camps are held on college campuses throughout the United States. Each of the camps is organized and operated by a group of student leaders.

Cancer for College

https://www.cancerforcollege.org

This organization helps cancer survivors realize their dreams of a college education. The charity has awarded over 1,400 scholarships and more than $3 million to low-income, high achieving cancer survivors.

Cleaning for a Cause

https://cleaningforareason.org

Cleaning For A Reason is a nonprofit organization that serves all the United States and Canada. Their mission is to give the gift of free house cleaning to women undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. Their goal is to let these brave and strong women focus on their health and treatment while they focus on, and take away, the worry and work of, cleaning their homes– free of charge.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality. We also offer a wide range of educational programs for patients and healthcare professionals, while providing supportive services to help people cope with these chronic intestinal diseases. These programs are supported solely through our donors, grants, fundraising efforts, and sponsors.

First Descents

https://firstdescents.org

Offers a number of weekend and weeklong outdoor adventure programs throughout the United States for young adults, ages 18-39, with cancer and young adult cancer survivors. First Descents' multi-day adventure programs are centered on whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, or surfing and are free of cost to all first-time participants.

Hope for Young Adults with Cancer

http://www.hope4yawc.org

Provides financial assistance and regular social meetups for young adults with cancer between the ages of 18 to 40.

Look Good Feel Better

http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org

This group strives to improve quality of life and self-esteem for people undergoing cancer treatment by providing beauty sessions in group and individual settings.

NIH Trials

https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you

This is the National Institutes of Health website where you can learn more about clinical trials. 

Nikolas Ritschel Foundation

https://www.nikolasritschelfoundation.org

A support and information website for young adults aged 18 to 24 living with cancer.

Reel Recovery

http://reelrecovery.org

This organziation offers fly fishing retreats throughout the United States for men of all ages recovering from all types of cancer.

Save My Fertility

https://www.savemyfertility.org

Provides information on preserving fertility before and after cancer treatment

The Sam Fund

http://www.thesamfund.org

Provides support to young adults who are struggling financially because of cancer. Through direct financial assistance and free online support and education, we help young adults survive and move forward with their lives after cancer.

The Ulman Cancer Foundation

https://ulmanfoundation.org

Helps empower young adult survivors by connecting them with other survivors.

UOAA

https://www.ostomy.org

A nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for people who have had or who will have ostomy or continent diversion surgery.