Childhood Cancer Lifeline

02/04/2026

Today is . Researchers estimate that approximately 13.7 million children will be diagnosed with cancer globally between 2020-2050. Unless there are major improvements in diagnosis and treatments, 45% of those cases will go undiagnosed and 11.1 million children will not survive.

Together, we can change this story. Let's create a future where every child with cancer can live a long and healthy life. 🌍️

01/31/2026

The auction is coming! Join us for another night of fun to help us support families!

https://bit.ly/CCL-Dinner-Auction-2026

01/25/2026

The Children's Cancer Cause Scholars Program scholarship is accepting applications until March 10th.

Reminder to our Childhood Cancer Lifeline grads and current college students, the CCL Bright Futures scholarship applications will be available in May, so watch your inbox!

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We are so pleased to announce that our 2026 scholarship application is now open 🎉🎓 If you know a childhood or adolescent cancer survivor pursuing post-secondary education, please tag them or share the link (you'll find it in the comments).

Our College Scholars Program - which has now awarded scholarships to nearly 70 survivors - includes a cancer volunteer project of the student’s choice, with support and mentorship from our team. Past scholarship winners have undertaken projects that include a community bone marrow drive, a podcast for other cancer survivors, and the formation of a campus cancer advocacy organization.

In 2025, we awarded a record number of scholarships - more than double any previous year! - thanks to a survivorship program grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels. We are grateful to have this continued support in 2026. The application deadline is March 10th!

08/20/2025

We know her, we love her, and we are so proud of her and all the work she does for New Hampshire’s children and families!

Thank for your dedication to making life better for those around you. 🎗️

We are thrilled to honor Sylvia Pelletier as the 2025 Lucy Fowlkes Breed Award recipient!

For more than 20 years, Sylvia has dedicated her heart and time to supporting New Hampshire families—through founding the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH and her work with New Hampshire Family Voices. Her compassion and commitment have made a lasting difference for children and families across the state.

Join us in celebrating Sylvia’s incredible impact!

To read more about Sylvia click here: www.nhchildrenstrust.org/lfb-award

05/22/2025

🌟 We're Here for You – Reach Out Anytime! 🌟

At Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire, we understand that no family should walk the childhood cancer journey alone. Whether you're seeking support, resources, or simply someone to listen, we’re here to help.

💛 Have questions about our programs?
💛 Need assistance for your family?
💛 Want to learn how to get involved?

📬 Use our easy Contact Us form

👉 Visit: https://form.jotform.com/232544893559066

05/22/2025

The universe can have a horrible sense of timing, but we are here to help.

Families enrolled with the Childhood Cancer Lifeline and in active treatment can apply for emergency funding using the link below.

Some requests we've received range from:

- Mortgage or rent payments
- Car repairs to be able to make it to treatment
- Tires to make their vehicles safer
- Emergency moving costs to be closer to hospitals
- Funeral costs

and so much more.

Please visit https://form.jotform.com/232545135578057 to apply.

05/22/2025

Do you know a family that is experiencing pediatric cancer?

Does that family live in New Hampshire? Do they live in Vermont, but their child is being treated in New Hampshire?

Did you know you can share this link with them so they can connect to the Childhood Cancer Lifeline?

https://form.jotform.com/232537850356056

05/04/2025

So grateful for the opportunity to spend the morning at Pats Peak with this group of amazing high school seniors and their families to celebrate their graduations next month. This was the biggest group we have ever had, and we just loved seeing them and hearing about their plans for the fall. Our best wishes to the graduates as they complete their senior year, and our appreciation to Pats Peak for another wonderful event!

04/06/2025

Today the members of the board and volunteers are so incredibly grateful, and perhaps just a wee bit tired, after our annual dinner and auction at Pats Peak Ski Area last night.

The community showed up in a BIG way this year, demonstrating support through donations, attendance and generous participation. It was truly heartwarming to look out into the very crowded room and see new faces among faithful attendees. Families CCL has supported. Friends. Family. Co-workers. Fellow community service volunteers (Henniker and Bedford Lions). We thank each and every one of you. YOU make what we do possible.

And special call outs to Nick Taurasi, board member and survivor, whose enthusiasm is simply infectious, and to Nick Tansey, who did an amazing job as our emcee and auctioneer this year. You both have hearts, and senses of humor, that we so appreciate.

And as always, our appreciation to our Pats Peak family, for embracing the mission of CCL and lending support for these many years.

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03/30/2025

Have you found the surprise yet?!

Well look and wait no further or longer because here it is!!!

The Lifeline has a new look online and we couldn’t be more excited. This new and improved website has been such a labor of love for our incredible board member, Anne. We couldn’t not be more proud of her and the work she poured into this over the last year.

There’s an events page where you can find the current events from the lifeline, like that auction we keep talking about (tickets are still available by the way 😉), there’s new ways to donate such as signing up for a monthly contribution using the platform Zeffy, new and protected forms when an application is submitted, and just an overall gorgeous look that we are excited to show off.

Have you checked it out? You should! And while we are at it, can we get a show of love for Anne in the comments?!

03/21/2025

We’ve been keeping a little secret 🤫
Something is changing soon and I bet you can’t guess what it is!!!

All will be revealed at the end of the month, just in time for the auction too!

03/20/2025

We cannot express how thankful we are for the Nashua Lions Club and their work!! These blankets and pillowcases offer comfort to our kids in such a difficult time (I won’t lie, the parents sneak some snuggles in too 😉)

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

Through the efforts of Lions Liz Kelly and Martha Ackerman, the Nashua Lions presented the fruits of their labor in the form of 12 blankets and 30 pillow cases for area children undergoing treatment for cancer. Childhood Cancer Lifeline Executive Director Sam Collyar accepted the donation on behalf of the group. In addition, the club donated $1,000 to their program. Taking part in the ceremony were Collyar, Lions Gail Ciardi, Martha Ackerman, Paule Ralph, Eileen Kelly and Liz Kelly.