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

Set up the ask

Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation

Lori Jones Children’s Pediatric Grant Program

What you get

$1,000 for the family’s prioritized everyday expenses. Open now.

Who starts it
Your social worker
How it’s sent
Through your social worker
Your time
One conversation with your social worker
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 17 or under.
  • Monthly expenses must exceed monthly income.
  • Awards are limited to one per year and two over the patient’s lifetime.
  1. One thing to do: ask your social workerThey send it. You give them what they need.

    Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation takes requests from your social worker, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.

    Hi [social worker’s name],
    
    Could you send a request to Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation for us? They offer $1,000 for the family’s prioritized everyday expenses, and it has to come from you. Their page is here: https://form.jotform.com/201065136823145
    
    I’ll bring the valid photo ID and the recent proof of income for all household contributors 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.
    Their program page ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    What to bring to the meeting

    • Valid photo ID.
    • Recent proof of income for all household contributors.
    • Most recent expense statement showing mailing address.

    What happens next

    • Complete and sign the medical-verification section without uploading medical records.
    • Submit the completed online application.

After your social worker sends it

The medical professional listed on the application is typically notified after committee review.

Full record, as published