Children's Cancer Association
Children's Cancer Association, also called JoyRx, is a Portland-based nonprofit that helps seriously ill children and teens feel joy during treatment. It offers free music, mentorship, nature retreats, online music, and family resources through hospitals and virtual services across many states, including national virtual options.
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We are Children's Cancer Association, an organization dedicated to children’s emotional wellness. Since 1995, we have led the way in treating the mental well-being of kids facing significant... Main Services navigating the system virtual support Serving teens children recently diagnosed on-treatment post-treatment cancer families childhood cancer survivors young adult cancer survivors
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What they offer 11
- Recently verified· Jun 26
JoyRx Music - Digital LiveService
Trained JoyRx Music Specialists bring live, virtual, and on-demand music experiences to children and teens in pediatric healthcare settings.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Personalized Song RecordingsService
JoyRx musicians record a child or teen’s favorite song as a personalized music gift.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Zoom Music SessionsService
A JoyRx Music Specialist provides one-time or recurring virtual music sessions, including instrument lessons.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Third Thursday Livestream ConcertEvent
JoyRx broadcasts a monthly 45-minute interactive livestream concert with music activities like song requests, SINGO, and trivia.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
JoyRx YouTubeService
JoyRx provides 24/7 on-demand music through YouTube channels, including a kids channel and a music channel for ages 13 and up.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Kids' Cancer Pages, National Childhood Cancer DirectoryService
JoyRx offers a national resource guide for families and caregivers of children and teens with cancer.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
JoyRx MentorshipProgram
Trained adult mentors are matched with children and teens in treatment to provide friendship, play, emotional support, and parent respite.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
JoyRx NatureProgram
The Alexandra Ellis Caring Cabin gives families of children in treatment a restorative getaway in Oregon’s coastal forest.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
JoyRx Music Healthcare PartnershipsProgram
JoyRx partners with pediatric healthcare sites to provide no-cost music programming tailored to the facility’s patients, staff, technology, and needs.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Live from the Heart - Portland 2026Event
A JoyRx community fundraising event in Portland supporting Children's Cancer Association programs.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Golf for Joy Tournament - Austin 2026Event
A two-day Austin fundraising event with dinner, auction, and golf to support JoyRx programs for children in local pediatric hospitals.
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