Creating hope, joy, and connection for families battling childhood cancer.

Ukandu provides year-round, wraparound support for life outside the hospital, 100% free of charge.

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Find Your Path

Whether you are learning about Ukandu, looking for family support, ready to give, or interested in volunteering, start here.

Who We Are

Learn why Ukandu exists and how our community supports families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer.

What We Do

Explore year-round programs, camps, and support created for children, teens, and families.

Give

Help make free programs, support, connection, and community possible for Ukandu families.

Volunteer

Bring your compassion and skills to a community where every volunteer helps families feel welcome.

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Bring the Entire Family to The Loft

The Loft is Ukandu’s free, year-round resource center where families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer can find hope, joy, connection, and comprehensive support.

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Coming Up at Ukandu

The next programs, events, and volunteer opportunities across Ukandu.

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1700+

Families served since 1986

87%

of participants report an increased sense of hope after attending Ukandu programs

200+

Volunteers make our residential camp programs and other year-round offerings possible

7,500+

individual program participants since 1986

85%

of first-time volunteers return for a second year

93%

of eligible participants return for multiple programs