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Support organization

Brave Like Ellie

Brave Boxes may include toys, activities, comfort items, dress-up costumes, or a family photo session, selected for the patient, siblings, and parents. Families may nominate themselves and anyone may nominate a family, but nominations are currently closed; families should check the official nomination page for reopening.

About this organization

Encourages bravery, inspires joy, and provides comfort to families affected by pediatric cancer.

Brave Like Ellie sends personalized Brave Box care packages to U.S. families with a child under 18 affected by pediatric cancer.

Programs that may help

Practical Items And Home Help

B-ALL in scope Closed

Brave Boxes

Help with toys, activities, hand-selected comfort items, dress-up costumes, items for patients, siblings, and parents and family photo session.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help, Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.