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

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Leia's Kids

Family Parties and Celebrations

What you get

Personalized celebrations such as birthdays, bell-ringing parties, room decorations, tickets, and family outings. There is a waitlist right now. Ask to be added.

Who starts it
You, with a document from your doctor
How it’s sent
Online, on their website
Your time
About 30 minutes, plus waiting for the document
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 18 or under.
  • Immediate family only unless extension is approved.
  • For your immediate family unless an exception is approved.

  1. Ask your doctor for the documentStart here. This is the part that takes the longest.

    Leia's Kids needs a note confirming the diagnosis from your doctor. Copy this message, or say it in person at the next visit.

    Hi [doctor’s name],

We’d like to apply to Leia's Kids’s Family Parties and Celebrations. They offer personalized celebrations such as birthdays, bell-ringing parties, room decorations, tickets, and family outings, and there is a waitlist.

They need a note confirming the diagnosis from you. Their form and instructions are here: https://leiaskids.org/new-homepage/nominate-a-kid/

Could you do that when you have a chance? I can send you the link, or bring a printout to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
    Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

  2. Fill in their applicationIt is on their website.

    Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What the form asks for

    Child, diagnosis, and treatment
    Child’s nameDate of birthDiagnosisTreatment status and hospital
    Household and contact
    Home addressParent/guardian contactHousehold members
    Safety and restrictions
    Group safety, medical, mobility, and dietary restrictions
    Celebration preferences
    Preferred party or experienceThemes, favorites, invitees, and attendance
    Family story and finances
    Tell us about your child’s cancer journeyHow has cancer affected your familyWhat would make this celebration meaningfulDescribe the family’s current financial circumstances

  3. Submit it on their websiteSend the document with your application, or the way they ask.

    • Submit the official online form after all answers and required uploads are ready.

After you send

Retain a copy and wait for Leia’s Kids to communicate next steps. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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