My Little Light Foundation Helping Families With Childhood Cancer

Charlotte, NC - My Little Light Foundation Inc. was founded in 2016 to help families battling Childhood Cancer. Founder and CEO, Carolyn Jackson, after losing her son to a Pontine Brain Glioma found that more families are in need of financial support. This support may come in the form of monetary donations for the parents or gifts for the children undergoing treatment and their siblings.

The mission of My Little Light Foundation has been to lift some of the financial burden faced by the families of Childhood Cancer patients, so they can concentrate on their child during this difficult time.

There are a number of non-medical costs that families incur that often go overlooked. These costs may include, daycare for siblings, travel expenses to and from the hospital and loss of wages by parents who must quit their jobs to care for their child.

The Foundation works with Donation Coordinators, Social Workers and Staff from the Pediatric Oncology Departments at Children's Hospitals and Clinics across the nation to identify families in need of financial assistance.

They provide the following services to families:

Financial aid assistance for household bills, groceries and gas gift cards.

Toys, arts and crafts, and sports event tickets for children and families affected by Childhood Cancer.

Gifts and wishes to siblings of the sick child.

Information to the public to promote public awareness about Childhood Cancer.

Recently, the Mayor of Charlotte proclaimed May 16, 2018, as "My Little Light Day." Special Events were held at St. Jude's Affliate Clinic. The children were surprised to see a table full of toys as they came in for treatment. The big hit of the day was Gabe's Chemo Ducks, which were so generously donated to the event. The parents also received gift cards from local restaurants and The Giving Key necklaces. My Little Light Foundation was also seen on NBC Charlotte.

Carolyn Jackson expressed, "We are doing our best to bring some joy and a sense of normalcy to these families throughout their journey."

If you would like more information or to donate to this cause, please visit their website at: www.mylittlelightfoundation.org.