Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.
Support organization
De la Mano Contigo provides financial and practical help to Puerto Rico families of cancer patients and survivors ages 0–21. Published examples include hospital costs, medical visits, medicines, tests, surgery, procedures, equipment, home health, professional fees, rent or mortgage, selected household items, and personal-care supplies. The official page does not publish award limits, detailed selection rules, documents, or current funding status. A parent or caregiver can call or email Rayito de Esperanza to ask for the current requirements and request assistance. Rayito Sobre Ruedas provides needed transportation within Puerto Rico for children with cancer so they can attend medical appointments. Rayito de Esperanza’s published service population is cancer patients and survivors ages 0–21 in Puerto Rico, and its programs and medical services are free. The program page says additional requirements apply but does not publish them, so families should confirm the trip and treatment rules before relying on a ride. A parent or caregiver can call or email the organization to ask for the current requirements and request transportation.
Provides the family assistance described in the organization's verified program pages.
De la Mano Contigo provides financial and practical help to Puerto Rico families of cancer patients and survivors ages 0–21. Published examples include hospital costs, medical visits, medicines, tests, surgery, procedures, equipment, home.
Help with tuition, school payments, transportation, uniforms, and learning materials. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: School And Learning, Travel And Transportation
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Hands-on lessons with chefs to make healthy, quick snacks during cancer care.
Helps with: School And Learning
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Talks and visits to workplaces to explore jobs and build goals for the future.
Helps with: School And Learning
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Educational talks about cancer, treatment, nutrition, and recovery for schools and community groups.
Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy, School And Learning
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Help with medical bills, equipment, home health, rent, mortgage, household items, and personal-care supplies. The amount isn't published. Ask.
Helps with: Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help
Where: PR
Care team must start: No
Monthly visits with trained dogs during cancer treatment.
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Weekly food packages with items such as oatmeal, milk, fruit, grains, and juice during a hospital stay.
Helps with: Meals And Food
Where: Local rules apply
Care team must start: No
Free rides to your child's medical appointments.
Helps with: Travel And Transportation
Where: PR
Care team must start: No
A five-day, four-night family trip after treatment, with planned theme-park and outdoor activities.
Helps with: Camps And Retreats, Wishes And Family Experiences
Where: PR
Care team must start: No
Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.
