Kids Kicking Cancer
Kids Kicking Cancer now operates as MATIO. It helps children with serious illness, their siblings, and caregivers use non-contact martial arts, breathing, mindfulness, and movement to manage pain, stress, fear, and anxiety.
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The Heroes Circle Pediatric Healing Program uses non-contact martial arts therapeutic techniques to help children, teens and young adults cope with difficult situations associated with chronic... Main Services exercise & fitness specialized therapy virtual support Serving young adults teens children on-treatment post-treatment facing end of life cancer chronic illness genetic disorder diabetes More Less young adult cancer survivors
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What they offer 11
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Heroes Circle Pediatric Healing ProgramProgram
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Sara’s Pediatric Healing ProgramProgram
A free therapeutic martial arts program that teaches children with pediatric illness to manage pain and stress.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Inpatient ProgrammingService
Martial arts instructors meet children at the bedside in hospital or clinical settings through medical partnerships.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Outpatient Community and Virtual ClassesService
Children and families can join non-contact martial arts classes in person or online.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Little Heroes ClassesService
Therapeutic martial arts classes for younger children.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Youth ClassesService
Therapeutic martial arts classes for children and youth ages 6 and up.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Parent/Caregiver Education ProgrammingService
Education and support programming for parents and caregivers of participating children.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Culinary Art Therapy/Nutrition Education ClassesService
In-person and virtual classes that combine culinary art therapy and nutrition education.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Financial Assistance for Families in NeedService
MATIO lists financial assistance as part of its family support services for families in need.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Counseling and Bereavement ResourcesService
MATIO lists counseling and resources for dealing with illness and bereavement among its family supports.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Annual Golf Outing & DinnerEvent
A one-day fundraising golf outing and dinner that supports MATIO programs for children and families.
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