Island Kids Cancer Association

island kids cancer association strives to strengthen family connections and let kids be kids. by providing personal connection, individual support and linkages to community programs we aim to transform each child’s experience from anxiety and isolation to one of support and hope. a cancer diagnosis is devastating, no matter your age. for children and families a sense of pervasive isolation can make things even harder. in addition to social programs and outings we work closely with community organizations such as jeneece place, power to be and the pacific institute for sports excellence to develop programs that focus on the health and happiness of the whole family. simple steps can make a big difference. we support children during treatment by making sure the child life specialist has a cupboard full of toys, games, arts and crafts to help keep kids busy during long chemotherapy appointments. we stock the clinic with healthy snacks for the child and parents and provide lunch passes s