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Ollie's Orchestra

Families of children and young adults ages 0-21 with cancer may directly request instrument backpacks or guitars. Guitar and ukulele instruction is provided after fulfillment, custom requests are temporarily closed except for email inquiries, and Rhythm Circles are limited to backpack recipients with no current 2026 dates posted.

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About this organization

Distributes quality musical instruments and cultivates lessons, music therapy and performance for infants, children and adolescents with cancer during treatment and beyond.

A nonprofit providing free musical instruments, lessons and music-based social experiences to infants, children and young adults with cancer.

Programs that may help

Peer And Emotional Support

B-ALL in scope Open

Guitars and Lessons

A free travel-size guitar with lessons. The lesson format depends on the recipient's age; ask which lessons apply.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

B-ALL in scope Open

Instrument Backpack

A free mailed backpack of instruments, including a ukulele, with virtual lessons and access to group music sessions.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

B-ALL in scope Invitation Only

Rhythm Circles

Free online group music sessions a few times a year, with guidance on playing the instruments in your Ollie’s Orchestra Backpack.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Practical Items And Home Help

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.