Helping Kids with Cancer...Be Kids!


Friends of Kids with Cancer is devoted to enriching the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for, and survivors of, cancer and blood-related diseases. Our mission is to be an advocate for these special kids providing them and their families with the educational, emotional, and recreational support needed as a result of the long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation.

Upcoming Events

  • Aug 16, 2025 Young Friends Golf Tournament >> Read More

    Young Friends of Kids with Cancer & Black Sheep Foundation Randi Perkins Memorial Golf Tournament 18-Hole Scramble at Forest Park Golf Course

  • Sep 25, 2025 16th Annual Art from the Heart >> Read More

    Experience an exciting and heartfelt evening featuring the auction of 60 art pieces by the creative and expressive minds of our extraordinary patients and sibling artists.

  • Oct 24, 2025 Haunted House Party at the Lemp Mansion >> Read More

    Join Young Friends of Kids with Cancer for a frightfully fun evening packed with spine-chilling excitement and ghoulish delight with live entertainment, creepy cocktails, devilishly good treats, and open bar. Costume contest, spooky prizes, and haunted ghost tours.

Recent News

  • Oct 11, 2025 Leukemia 24-7 Todd Zick Golf Classic >> Read More

    Leukemia 24-7 hosts their annual Todd Zick Golf Classic scramble on October 11 at Forest Park Golf Course, benefitting Friends of Kids with Cancer and cancer research.

  • Sep 27, 2025 Miles for Marshall 5K Benefits Friends >> Read More

    Miles for Marshall 5K Trail Run for Childhood Cancer promises a day filled with fun, community spirit, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The patients and families in our community who face a cancer diagnosis welcome and need your support.

  • Sep 20, 2025 The Giving Green Charity Pub Crawl >> Read More

    Experience Saint Louis’ first gamified pub crawl. 9 Soulard bars become 9 "holes," where you can compete against your friends in golf-themed drinking games and challenges at each hole… fore a great cause!

Our Programs

A positive mental outlook can be just as important as the medicine used to treat the disease. Friends of Kids with Cancer’s Educational (Think), Emotional (Feel), and Recreational (Smile) programs build self-esteem and provide moments of joy and laughter to the entire family!

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Recreational Programs
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Join the club and help kids with cancer... be kids!

The Giving Club is a special group of people devoted to helping children and their families as they fight one of the toughest battles of their lives.

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Young Professionals

Our mission is to provide an enthusiastic and energetic base of young professional supporters and future leaders for Friends of Kids with Cancer.

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