These sites, though not scientifically based, may provide additional support, encouragement and fun.
Baboo's Patch (http://www.baboospatch.com): Baboo's Patch is an iron-on patch that was invented by the mother of a child with a Hickman Catheter. Baboo's Patch is ironed onto clothing to prevent accidental tears and subsequent infections.
Bandaids and Blackboards (http://funrsc.fairfield.edu/~jfleitas/contents.html): This site, located at http://funrsc.fairfield.edu/~jfleitas/contents.html, is a resource to help those growing up with a chronic illness and their parents. There are separate areas for kids, teens and adults.
Cancer Kids (http://www.cancerkids.org): Cancer Kids is a web-based organization with one goal: to help children with cancer tell their stories to the world. Their web site, www.cancerkids.org, contains the personal web pages of children who are battling cancer and a Wall of Memory to commemorate those who have been lost to this terrible disease.
Children's Cancer Resources on the Internet (http://childrenscancer.20m.com): Information for Parents of Children with Cancer.
DreamLine (http://www.bobiverson.com/dreamline/): Provides free airfare for a child to "get away from it all" for a needed vacation or other trip. Child must be accompanied by an adult.
Gold Ribbons for Childhood Cancer, an Awareness Campaign (http://goldribbons.org): The gold ribbon is the official ribbon of childhood cancer awareness, endorsed by Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Grannybarb and Art's Leukemia Links (http://www.acor.org/leukemia/): Sponsored by ACOR, this site, at www.acor.org/leukemia/, provides a complete indexed listing of other sites throughout the World Wide Web pertaining to leukemia.
Kids Cancer Network (http://kidscancernetwork.org): Creators of "The Funletter," a colorful newsletter/activity sheet that's designed especially for kids with cancer.
Kids Health for Kids (http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/cancer/cancer_kinds__RR.html): This site, located at http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/cancer/cancer_kinds__RR.html, is geared toward kids with cancer. It offers practical information at a level children can understand. Very fun and highly recommended site for kids to visit.
Kidz with Leukemia: A Space Adventure (http://www.kidzwithleukemia.com): An interactive CD-ROM game for children with leukemia and their families. The program includes entertaining games, resource guides, and video interviews with patients and siblings. A great introduction to leukemia treatment.
National Father's Network (http://www.fathersnetwork.org): The mission of this web site is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. The site, www.fathersnetwork.org, contains various articles, photographs and bulletin boards.
Pediatric Oncology Resource Center (http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/): The Pediatric Oncology Resource Center, found at www.acor.org/ped-onc/ is a place for parents, friends, and families of children who have or had childhood cancer. This site was created by and for people who know young people who are recovering from cancer. It's a gathering of resources, Web links, and references and store our information and tidbits of knowledge.