Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Ishan Gala Foundation

Extra Mile Program

What you get

Milestone gifts for your child and siblings, birthday mini-cupcakes, a first comfort package, continued comfort bags, and individually arranged experiences. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 30 minutes
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 18 or under.
  • Birthday enrollment is automatic after approval; ask how to request milestone gifts and later comfort bags.
  • Current milestone, repeat comfort, shipping, cupcake-delivery, experience selection, and benefit limits require confirmation.
  1. What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Initial family registration
    Parents NameHome addressEmailPhone NumberAre you currently employedMarital StatusLanguageEthnicity*Religion*Annual Household IncomeWould you like to add another parent/caregiverParents Name (Secondary contact) / Address / Phone Number / Email / Employment / Marital StatusChild's NameChild's Date of BirthName of HospitalDiagnosisDiagnosis DateWhat Stage of treatment are you currently inIf completed treatment, please provide date on the medical recordsSummary of your journey so farFacebook Page Link / Caring Bridge LinkSocial Worker / Email / Phone NumberHow many siblings under the age of 18Name / Date of Birth / Gender for each sibling (up to six)

After you send

Use the published program-specific request route only after acceptance. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

Full record, as published