Services Provided    

Necessity Bags

Bags are provided to families at Sparrow Hospital with a newly diagnosed child with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Bags contain toiletries and helpful items needed for an extended hospital stay.

 

Backpacks

 Each newly-diagnosed child at Sparrow & Detroit Children's Hospital will receive a bag with things to help entertain them while they are in treatment and a nice soft blanket to keep them warm.

 

Snack Pantry

Clinic visits can be long – sometimes lasting several hours. A snack box is available at MSU pediatric clinic for patient use.

Gas Cards

Traveling to and from the clinic and/or hospital several times a month can be costly. We provide gas cards for those in need of some assistance with their transportation costs.

Research

At least 50% of the funds raised go directly to fund pediatric oncology research. Visit the research funded tab to learn more about the research projects that we have donated funds.

Other Services:

In addition to the things we do and provide in our mission, we also step in to:

• help make a birthday or holiday special

• support life threatening procedures

• coordinate children at Sparrow with MSU athletes

• help with special circumstances

 

We utilize social media to help build awareness as well as share news, stories and upcoming events.  Like us on Facebook to keep up with all the latest news.

 

There are many ways you can help kids with cancer.  There is no such thing as too small of a gift or gesture. We accept donations of new and/or used laptops, video game consoles and video games to provide to local families with a child fighting cancer. Funding is always a priority because without generous people supporting us we would not be able to fulfill our mission.  Any and all donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law and are always greatly appreciated!  Please email brandondefense@gmail.com if you have any questions, suggestions or ideas on how we can better our program.