Childhood cancer

Lions and Leos, with the support of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer through impactful service activities.

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Wishing big for childhood cancer

Thanks to the care his daughter, Finley Holland, received at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic in Peoria, Illinois, Lion Tony Holland wanted to give back to the hospital. That’s why he turned to LCIF to help him “wish big” and make a difference for more than 5,000 kids living with cancer and their families.

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Educate your club

Use these helpful tools to learn more about childhood cancer, educate your community, or plan your next childhood cancer service project.

Service areas

Get your club involved in one of these childhood cancer service areas and see how your service will help achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

Ensure patients and their families are adequately supported, and address the most common barriers to obtaining necessary treatment. 

Identify needs and opportunities to serve childhood cancer organizations or facilities to make a difference by expanding accessibility to treatment and services. 

Raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer, educate your community members and create positive change. 

LCIF grants

Several types of foundation grants are available to support childhood cancer service throughout the world.

LCIF Childhood Cancer grants empower Lions to improve the quality of life for children receiving treatment and their families.

LCIF Matching grants provide equipment and construction for large-scale projects that address unmet humanitarian needs.

Through the DCG program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.

From July 2025 to August 2025, LCIF has awarded 10 childhood cancer-related grants totaling US$1,013,587. View the report.

With LCIF support

Lions always answer

LCIF is the only foundation to empower the compassionate service of Lions across the globe. With 100% of donations benefitting grants and programs, your continued support of LCIF magnifies hope for a world in need.

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