Supporting Kids Foundation

supporting kids foundation was started in 2009 (incorporated in 2010) by a group of dads and neighbors in a lenexa neighborhood to help a local family whose son was undergoing treatment for bone cancer. we are a 501(c)(3) organization whose goal is to help offset the financial burden to local kansas city families who have a child diagnosed with cancer. this sets us apart from other pediatric cancer organizations. the majority of other groups focus on funding research to find a cure for this horrible illness but supporting kids foundation helps families who are in the trenches of pediatric cancer right now. funds provided by supporting kids foundation pay for things such as utility bills, rent, mortgage, flights/lodging when a child needs specialized treatment outside the kc area, specialized medical equipment, and in the most unfortunate cases, supporting kids foundation has helped families afford a funeral for their child. all our assistance goes to families receiving treatment at chi