For Childhood Cancer Families

As a childhood cancer family, you understand the importance of raising awareness and funds. At Four Diamonds, we are committed to achieving this. Through our world-class medical care and treatment, comprehensive support and research, we ensure patients and families receive the assistance they need.

Donate to Support World-Class Medical Care and Innovative Cancer Research

Childhood cancer families have several ways to donate and make a contribution to Four Diamonds’ mission. You can donate through these methods:

  • Online donations: Through our safe, protected website, you can use your credit card to donate online.
  • Recurring gifts: Set up convenient recurring monthly or annual gifts through our safe, protected website, using your credit card.
  • By phone: Call Four Diamonds at 717-531-6086 or the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 717-531-8497 to donate by phone.
  • By mail: Checks can be mailed to Four Diamonds, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.
  • Bequests and planned gifts: With the option of donating now or after your lifetime, families can choose bequests or planned gifts that align with their financial or estate plans.
  • Stocks, bonds and mutual funds: Families also have the option of donating appreciated securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

For families who’d prefer to donate either goods or services in place of money, please visit the Child Life website for ideas or contact Child Life at [email protected] or call 717-531-8366 to discuss donation opportunities.

Our Community

Families can play a significant role in fighting childhood cancer and spreading hope by creating a fun fundraising event.

To start, all you have to do is:

  1. Come up with an idea.
  2. Create a fundraising page here.
  3. Start raising funds.
  4. Conquer childhood cancer.

The possibilities are truly endless for hosting a childhood cancer fundraiser. Here are some of the ways you can join the Four Diamonds community and support other families:

  • Host a fun challenge where you get friends and family to participate in a sporting event.
  • Dedicate a milestone like a birthday or graduation and fundraise for Four Diamonds. 
  • Share your story and encourage friends and family to donate to a tribute or memorial fund set up in your child’s honor.

Get Involved

Play For The Kids

Play For The Kids™

Now through September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, families can get involved with Play For The Kids™. Through this children’s cancer fundraising event, adults and children of all ages can play to honor and memorialize Four Diamonds families while raising funds to support them. 

You can help conquer childhood cancer by:

  • Rallying your friends and family to create a team. Then plan a fun event like a fitness challenge or an ice cream social to raise funds for kids fighting cancer. 
  • Make a donation to an existing Play For The Kids team!

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Share Your Story

By sharing your family’s story and how Four Diamonds has helped, you can raise awareness and help connect our supporters to the mission.

You can share your story by:

  • Allowing Four Diamonds to share your child’s special milestones on their social media channels.
  • Submitting your written story to print in mail and email appeals to supporters.
  • Presenting your story at THON™, Mini-THON® and community events aimed at inspiring participants.
  • Volunteering at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital by mentoring bereaved parents, parents of newly diagnosed children, or participating in the Life on Pause podcast for teens and young adults.

If interested in these opportunities, please contact Four Diamonds at [email protected] or call 717-531-6086 to discuss donation opportunities.

Get Involved With a Kids Cancer Fundraiser Today

Childhood cancer families have several opportunities to either donate or join a program like Team FTK® or Play For The Kids. Become a part of our mission to offer hope and conquer childhood cancer today.

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