Our Mission

The mission of the Cienna & Friends Childhood Cancer Foundation is to educate,
support, serve and advocate for children with neuroblastoma,
their families and the professionals who care for them.

Our Principles

We believe that…

Childhood cancer is a lifelong impact on children and their families.
v
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the entire family
in many complex ways and affects each family member differently.

v
Only children who have or had cancer can understand what it is like to have childhood cancer,
and only their parents can understand what it is like to be a parent of a child with cancer.

v
Only families who have had a child die from cancer can understand
what it is like to lose a child this way.
v
Children with cancer have a right to the highest possible quality of life,
regardless of their diagnosis or prognosis.

Our Goals

Advocate for children who have or had cancer and their families.

v
Educate families through community outreach about Neuroblastoma.
v
Support children with cancer and their families by networking
and providing opportunities for personal interaction.
v

Raise public awareness about Neuroblastoma.

v
Raise awareness among survivors, families and professionals of the
lifelong psychosocial impacts of childhood cancer.

v
Provide a sense of community and continuity in the midst of turmoil.