About CCF
The Child Cancer Fund, Inc. (CCF) is a nonprofit organization established by Jacksonville parents whose children were receiving treatment for cancer in 1994. For 30 years, CCF has walked side-by-side with local families in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, helping them through the challenges of childhood cancer. We partner with Nemours Children’s Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital to implement our programs and services.
PROGRAMS
Child Life Specialist
Our core program funds the Child Life Specialist position at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care. Through play, learning, and self-expression, children learn to minimize the stress of cancer treatment. The advocate works with children and their families, helping them to cope with the often frightening treatment for childhood cancer.
Financial Assistance
Often a parent must leave employment for long periods to care for their sick child. Income drops as medical expenses escalate. We help families with expenses for housing, utility bills, food, and other household expenses that health insurance does not cover. Administered through the social workers at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville, Florida, our Financial Assistance Program helps families facing hardship, regardless of income level.
Support Services
During treatment and afterwards, children and their families need many different types of care and support. Our programs and services offer families the emotional, educational, and mental health support they need during this challenging experience. We also sponsor a medically-safe family retreat weekend at Camp Boggy Creek each year and provide educational materials to newly diagnosed families.
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Events
With the 2025 Night in the Care-ibbean being dubbed by many as one of our “best events yet,” you won’t want to miss what sets sail next! Moving to spring in 2026, Child Cancer Fund Gala will launch its Yacht Rock Party, presented by Duval Asphalt, May 8, 2026, aboard The Royal Princess. Help local families stay afloat during a diagnosis as we celebrate our mission, impact, and those who support our precious families battling childhood cancer. Tickets and sponsorship purchases are available here. For full information on tickets and sponsorships, please click here. If you wish to make an impact now, visit our donate page.
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