Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
Formerly Heroes Circle and Kids Kicking Cancer, MATIO provides free in-person and virtual therapeutic martial arts for children ages 3 through young adulthood with pediatric illness and their siblings. A physician-signed consent is required. Registered families may also ask about parent support and emergency practical assistance.
Eases children’s pain, stress, and trauma through evidence-based martial-arts therapy and family support.
Free therapeutic martial arts and family support for children with pediatric illness and their siblings.
Free ($0) food, gas, household supplies, transportation help, meal or grocery drop-offs, tablets for virtual classes, care packages, and counseling and bereavement resources.
Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Travel And Transportation, Meals And Food, Practical Items And Home Help, Navigation Guides And Advocacy
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
A free ($0) private parent community with education, social activities, and psychological support.
Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Mental Health Therapy
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Free ($0) in-person or virtual martial-arts classes, breathing and mindfulness exercises, a uniform, belt, T-shirt, and Super Power Kit.
Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: No published residence restriction
Care team must start: No
Organization details were last verified Aug 27, 2026. Program availability can change.
