Childhood Cancer Service Project Ideas

Life is not fair. That is best illustrated when doctors tell a parent that their child has cancer. That disease affects the child, the parents, siblings, and extended family. Lions have an opportunity to show real kindness to those children and adults directly impacted. That makes this type of service really appreciated. There are some ideas a club can use to tap into a tremendous service opportunity.


  1. Provide craft materials, puzzles, books & games to children receiving treatment.
  2. Prepare meals for families with children undergoing treatment.
  3. Donate gas, parking & food gift cards to families in need or a childhood cancer center.
  4. Provide cancer support books and magazines to your local school.
  5. Write cards full of well-wishes and share them with a local cancer center.
  6. Make or buy new hats, caps, head scarves and blankets to donate to children’s cancer centers.
  7. Coordinate travel arrangements to and from treatments for a family of a child with cancer.
  8. Provide tutoring services to children with cancer and their siblings.
  9. Organize a childhood cancer camp or sponsor a child to attend one.
  10. Volunteer to assist a family in sharing their story through photography.
  11. Sponsor an activity day for children with cancer.
  12. Raise awareness through radio public service announcements or social media campaigns.
  13. Provide children’s entertainment at a hospital or treatment center for children with cancer.
  14. Organize a weekend retreat for families with children in remission.
  15. Remodel a children’s cancer center.
  16. Form a support group for those affected by childhood cancer.
  17. Familiarize yourself with the bone marrow transplant registry.
  18. Volunteer at a housing facility serving children with cancer.
  19. Assist at camps for children with special needs.
  20. Host a wellness and nutrition day advocating healthy living habits for young people.

We Serve because Kindness Matters 

Lion Andy Kalinowski (Andy K)
District Governor
662.549.3421
http://www.mississippilions.org/ 

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