Our Team.

Meet Our Leadership

The Idaho Pediatric Cancer Coalition was founded to further assist families in Southern Idaho whose lives were turned upside down with an unfathomable diagnosis. When a local family’s infant daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, the support provided by their immediate circle extended well out to the community.

Our desire is to continue to take small circles and invite the community in to meet the needs of pediatric cancer families. Idaho Pediatric Cancer Coalition is committed to bringing childhood cancer awareness and support to as many people as possible. By working to alleviate the stressors that come with a childhood cancer, IPCC meets needs that arise from diagnosis, through treatment and into remission.

We currently assist families across Idaho. If you or someone you love is outside those counties, please still reach out to us and we will help you find resources in your area to give you support.

Our Board

Board Initiatives

As we continue to grow we are dedicated to continue developing our strategy and leadership team by identifying board needs, community engagement and advocacy, and ensuring accountability and transparency. 

Current Projects:

Expansion to Treasure Valley:

Launching our first advisory board committee in 2024 to spearhead efforts across the state, including Treasure Valley, Eastern Idaho, and Northern Idaho. 

Goals:

  • Establish advisory boards in key areas.
  • Connect with social workers and healthcare advocates.
  • Increase fundraising.

Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced support for families during and after treatment.
  • Increased awareness and advocacy.
  • Improved access to affordable healthcare in rural areas.
  • Financial stability for families post-treatment.

Upcoming Events:

Details of current and upcoming fundraising events and community outreach programs are shared as they become available. These events are crucial for meeting our goals and furthering our mission.

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Magic Valley Achievements

We are proud to announce that the Magic Valley Pediatric Cancer Coalition has made a huge impact in Idaho this year! We have assisted 49 families since our conception, with 24 of these receiving help in 2023. Our support included providing gas cards, offering lodging assistance, and paying household bills. Additionally, we organized four private quarterly family events in 2023. Thank you for supporting our cause and helping to make a difference – together, we can continue to make a real impact in our communities.

As part of our current projects, we are excited to announce the expansion to Treasure Valley. We are launching our first advisory board committee in 2024 to spearhead efforts across the state, including Treasure Valley, Eastern Idaho, and Northern Idaho. Our goals include establishing advisory boards in key areas, connecting with social workers and healthcare advocates, and increasing fundraising. We expect these efforts to result in enhanced support for families during and after treatment, increased awareness and advocacy, improved access to affordable healthcare in rural areas, and financial stability for families post-treatment.

How to Get Involved

Joining the Board

Criteria

Attend two board meetings and complete an orientation session.

Application and Orientation Process

Interested individuals can reach out directly to the office or a known board member.If interested in joining the board a person will need to sit in on two of our board meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6pm at our office at 338 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. STE 400, Twin Falls, ID, 83301. After the second meeting the board can vote them on as a member. From there they will schedule an orientation with me where we go over our mission, core values, and member handbook.

Supporting Our Initiatives

Ways to support include donating items for care packages, participating in fundraising events, donating baskets, and volunteering for event planning and setup.

Care Package Items: Small toys & games, blankets, travel pillows, travel hygiene kits, coloring & activity books, disinfectant wipes, hand wipes, press & seal.
 
Donations: Local items, trips, and experiences 

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunities primarily involve helping with the setup and execution of events. Interested parties should contact the office or complete a form on our website.

Event Volunteers: Set up/ break down/ assisting with check in’s, running a contest/ station, hand out swag, sharing our mission with attendees. Anything that helps run the event. This is a smaller time commitment at a time for a few hours the day of the events.
 
Committee volunteers: Volunteers are welcome to join our golf & soiree committees to have a hand in planning the event, filling the event, collecting donations, soliciting businesses. Committees typically meet once or twice a quarter and about once a month as each event gets closer. 
 
Family Liaison: We do offer the option for volunteers to work directly with families after screening and vetting. This person must be patient, empathetic, and be willing to commit to a family for at least a year. This volunteer position will come with an orientation for working with families.

Donations

We have many ways to donate. 

   1. Online Donations
   2. Venmo Donations
   3. Supporting events and campaigns 
   4. See if your employer offers a donation matching program
   5. Host a care package drive
   6. Host a community event and donate funds
 

 

 

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