Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Ellie’s Army Foundation helps U.S. citizens under age 30 who have a life-threatening illness with medical and emergency expenses through a public prequalification questionnaire. It separately describes funding that can help children satisfy transplant-program liquid-asset requirements, a lung-transplant family fund at Duke University Medical Center, and immediate essentials for critically ill children at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Families can submit the live prequalification form for general assistance, but access to the transplant and hospital-specific funds is not publicly explained. A March 2026 closure notice conflicts with the live form and current application buttons, so prequalification appears available while full application, funding, and award status remain unknown. The site does not publish award caps, review timing, repeat-assistance rules, or language accommodations.
Supports children and young adults with life-threatening illnesses by easing medical, emergency, transplant-access, and hospital-specific financial burdens.
National critical-illness financial support, transplant-access funding, and hospital-specific family relief for children and young adults.
Help with clothing, food and supplements, copays, medical care and therapy, rent or mortgage, utilities, relocation, and other approved emergencies. The amount isn’t published. Ask.
Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: No published residence restriction
Care team must start: No
Financial help for you and your family during lung-transplant care. The amount isn’t published. Ask.
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Help meeting the financial reserve some transplant programs require before accepting a child. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Medical And Insurance Costs
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Immediate help with medicines, supplies, groceries, and equipment during your child's medical care. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
