Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Claire's Army supports families fighting childhood cancer at Charlotte-area pediatric hospitals through three core programs. Newly diagnosed patients and families at Hemby or Levine Children's Hospital receive a Claire Package with hospital-stay household essentials and current published gas and grocery gift cards. Restaurant dinners are delivered to pediatric-oncology families five nights each week at Hemby and two nights each week at Levine. Emergency Assistance is requested only by oncology social workers or affiliated professionals and may cover housing, utilities, travel, funeral costs, insurance, wigs, flights, or other case-specific bills paid on the family's behalf. The latest Holiday Hope gift-card benefit is documented only for 2024, so it remains a past-cycle record rather than a current program.
Handles practical daily burdens for Charlotte pediatric-cancer families so parents can focus on their child.
Charlotte pediatric-oncology essentials packages, recurring hospital meals, and social-worker-referred emergency bill assistance.
A $100 gas card and $100 grocery card, plus two towels, bath and kitchen supplies, dishes, utensils, writing supplies, water, tumblers, and totes for a hospital stay.
Helps with: Meals And Food, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Meals for you and your family during your child’s cancer treatment.
Helps with: Meals And Food
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Help with rent, mortgage, funerals, travel, temporary housing, and other urgent bills. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Bereavement And Memorial Support, Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Lodging Near Treatment, Travel And Transportation
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: Yes
The 2024 Holiday Hope drive offered at least $200 in Amazon, Target, or Walmart gift cards for holiday needs.
Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help, Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
