Kids can't fight cancer alone - and neither can families

Support for childhood cancer families by childhood cancer families

Heroes

noun
Because children fighting cancer are the bravest people on earth, we simply refer to them as what they are – heroes.

You're not alone

When your child receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel impossible to know what you need.

We’ve been there. As parents who have heard the words “your child has cancer,” we know what it’s like to be desperate for answers and longing for support. It’s overwhelming – and isolating.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Heroes

noun
Because children fighting cancer are the bravest people on earth, we simply refer to them as what they are – heroes.

You're not alone

When your child receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel impossible to know what you need.

We’ve been there. As parents who have heard the words “your child has cancer,” we know what it’s like to be desperate for answers and longing for support. It’s overwhelming – and isolating.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Support for the fight

No family should have to fight cancer alone. That’s why we started Gold Network of East Texas – a donor-funded nonprofit that supports families by:

Connecting
hero families
Providing practical help
for families in treatment
Raising
Awareness
Funding
Research

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You don't have to explain

As pediatric cancer parents, we know what it’s like to wake up in a reality you never thought would be yours. And we know the best help is the kind you don’t have to ask for or explain.

We’ve been honored to come alongside hero families since 2015 – whether you have a child on treatment, a child who has completed treatment, or have lost a child to cancer. As of today, we serve 120 families in 26 East Texas cities – all in hopes that no one will have to walk this road alone.

Paula Kimmey & Heather Rucker

Hero moms, co-founders

Together starts today

Support is as close as:

Get Connected

Whether you’re reaching out on behalf of your family or someone else, fill out this simple form.

Hear from us

We’ll reach out personally to listen to your needs and offer support accordingly.

Be supported

Face the road ahead with a support system that understands.

Powered by compassionate donors

Our donors care for families in the fight

When childhood cancer impacts families in our community, it shouldn’t be hard to help. Compassionate donors like you help make East Texas a haven for hero families. Care for a family today by funding:

Volunteer

Help hero families shoulder the burden by volunteering.

Donating your time:

  • Meets a crucial need by enabling us to put on all of our events. We operate on a 100% volunteer basis!
  • Is a tangible way to show up for our East Texas heroes.

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