Children's Cancer Network

What Children's Cancer Network does

Children's Cancer Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The organization provides direct support services to families of children diagnosed with cancer across Arizona, currently serving more than 800 families annually. Its program portfolio spans five pillars: Family Assistance (gas cards, grocery cards, meal vouchers), Health & Wellness (anchored by a 3,000 sq ft Let's Move Activity Center), Education (scholarships and tutoring), Support (counseling, support groups, and the ChildhoodCancerAZ.com resource directory), and Research & Advocacy (including co-development of the childhood cancer chapter of the Arizona Cancer Control Plan 2020-2024 with the Arizona Cancer Coalition). Since founding, the organization has delivered more than $4.8 million in cumulative family assistance.

The organization's operating model is partnership-driven rather than direct-service-driven in the clinical sense. It identifies and reaches newly diagnosed families through formal collaborations with Phoenix Children's Hospital and Banner Health pediatric oncology programs, and it funds an embedded full-time Family Therapist position inside Phoenix Children's Hospital. This structure allows Children's Cancer Network to extend wraparound services (financial assistance, education support, survivorship programming, advocacy) without running its own clinical infrastructure. It holds Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) tax credit status in Arizona, in addition to federal 501(c)(3) exemption, which materially supports its fundraising economics.

Children's Cancer Network is funded through a mix of individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and event-based fundraising, most notably the annual Inspirations Gala, which reached its 23rd year in 2026. Recent grant awards from Valley Kids Foundation and Valley of the Sun 2030 (2024-2025) signal diversification of institutional funding. Staffing is small at 5-10 employees, consistent with a focused, community-anchored nonprofit operating model rather than a scaled service provider.

Name

Children's Cancer Network

Legal name

Children's Cancer Network

Website

https://childrenscancernetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Children's Cancer Network is a Chandler, Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 that delivers financial, educational, wellness, and advocacy support to more than 800 Arizona families of children with cancer each year, in partnership with Phoenix Children's Hospital and Banner Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Pediatric Cancer Family Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Parent Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Programs (EDACALAJ), Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

Keywords

• Childhood cancer support
• Family assistance programs
• Nonprofit charitable services
• Pediatric oncology support
• Community family resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Children's Cancer Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations. The organization accepts online donations, mail donations, and phone inquiries. Donors filing in Arizona receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations up to $470 (individual) or $938 (joint filings) as a Qualified Charitable Organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Children's Cancer Network is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, family-centered support programs to children with cancer and their families statewide. Its service portfolio includes direct financial assistance (gas and food cards, admission bags, basic needs bins, adopt-a-family seasonal programs, scholarships up to $2,500), health and wellness programming (CCN Connect, Focus on STEM, Thrive mindfulness, Let's Move Activity Center), education and peer programs (H.O.P.E., ChildhoodCancerAZ.com resource directory, survivorship education), counseling and sibling support, and research/advocacy through the Arizona Childhood Cancer Coalition.

Product overview

Children's Cancer Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a comprehensive portfolio of family-centered programs and services for children battling cancer and their families throughout Arizona. The organization operates multiple service lines including: Family Assistance Programs (Admission Bags, Gas and Food Cards, Adopt-A-Family Programs, Basic Needs Bins, and Scholarships), Health and Wellness Programs (CCN Connect virtual program, STEM Focus, Thrive mindfulness sessions, and Let's Move Activity Center), Education and Resources (Resource Center, Survivorship Education, H.O.P.E. peer education program, and the ChildhoodCancerAZ.com Resource Directory), and Support Programs (All Star Siblings/Sibshops, Parent Connections, Family Celebrations, and Counseling Services). The organization also facilitates Research and Advocacy through the Arizona Childhood Cancer Coalition and healthcare partnerships with major Arizona pediatric oncology centers. Major annual events include the Inspirations Fashion Show and Gala, Run to Fight Children's Cancer, Tommy Bahama Sunset Classic Golf Tournament, and Pinwheels for Hope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ChildhoodCancerAZ.com: Arizona's Childhood Cancer Resource Directory - a searchable online tool connecting families with support services including financial assistance, counseling, transportation, lodging, nutrition, sibling programs, educational support, and recreational opportunities.

Products and services

• Admission Bags
• Gas and Food Card Program
• Adopt-A-Family Programs
• CCN Basic Needs Bins
• John W. Luttrell Scholarships
• CCN Focus on STEM
• Thrive
• Let's Move Activity Center and Programming
• Childhood Cancer Resource Directory (ChildhoodCancerAZ.com)
• Survivorship Education
• H.O.P.E.: Honoring Our Peers Everyday
• All Star Siblings (Sibshops)
• CCN Café for Parents
• Family Fun Celebrations
• Mother's Day Celebration
• Survivorship Celebrations
• Counseling Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 families served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phoenix Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for pediatric oncology referrals. CCN accepts referrals from Phoenix Children's Hospital social workers for family assistance including gas/food cards, wigs, and other support services. Phoenix Children's Hospital is a major pediatric oncology center in Arizona.
• Banner Children's (Cardon Children's Medical Center, Thunderbird, Diamond Children's)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnerships with Banner Health pediatric oncology teams across Arizona. CCN accepts referrals for specific needs including wigs, gas and food cards, sperm banking, and other additional needs requested by Banner social workers.
• Colten Cowell FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCN's family programs and events
• Northwestern MutualminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCN's family programs and events
• Enterprise HoldingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCN's family programs and events
• Arizona Cancer CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCN co-chairs the Arizona Cancer Coalition's Childhood Cancer Work Group, which developed the first Childhood Cancer Chapter of the Arizona Cancer Control Plan 2020-2024. The coalition includes healthcare providers, insurers, data scientists, philanthropists, and community advocates.
• Valley Toyota DealersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored 2023 Car Raffle offering a 2023 Toyota Camry LE valued at approximately $28,000, with proceeds benefiting Arizona childhood cancer fighters and families.
• Valley Kids FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous grants in 2024 and 2025 enabled CCN to continue providing Admission Bags to families at the start of their childhood cancer journey.
• Valley of the Sun 2030 OrganizationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous grants in 2024 and 2025 enabled CCN to continue providing Admission Bags to families at the start of their childhood cancer journey.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Family Reach Foundation: National nonprofit focused on the financial toxicity of cancer treatment, providing direct financial assistance to families. Highly comparable in delivering direct cash-equivalent aid (gas/food cards, basic needs) to cancer families during treatment.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: National childhood cancer nonprofit combining research funding with family support resources. Comparable in mission focus (pediatric oncology families) and family resource directory offerings similar to ChildhoodCancerAZ.com.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: National nonprofit funding pediatric cancer research and supporting affected families. Comparable childhood-cancer-specific scope and reliance on signature fundraising events for revenue.
• Starlight Children's Foundation: National nonprofit providing programs (including hospital-based activities, distraction, and family engagement) for seriously ill children. Comparable in delivering non-medical wellness programming to pediatric patients and siblings, similar to CCN's Let's Move and CCN Connect.
• American Childhood Cancer Organization: National nonprofit advocating for and supporting children with cancer and their families through information, advocacy, and local affiliate networks. Comparable in combining family support, peer networks (similar to CCN's All Star Siblings), and awareness/advocacy work.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: National childhood cancer nonprofit funding research and family support programs. Directly comparable mission family (childhood cancer support), with overlapping programs in family financial assistance and travel/lodging aid for treatment families.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona: Regional chapter of a national nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses including cancer. Comparable Arizona-based family-engagement model, donor base, and signature fundraising events.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix: Provides lodging and family support services to families of pediatric patients in the same Arizona pediatric oncology referral networks that CCN serves. Directly comparable as a family-centered nonprofit wraparound provider adjacent to Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Others

• Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation: Hospital-affiliated fundraising arm of CCN's primary referral partner. Adjacent rather than directly competitive—shares donor pool, events calendar, and Arizona pediatric oncology ecosystem with CCN.

Regional players

• Brave Will Foundation: Smaller Arizona-focused childhood cancer nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to families. Comparable regional scope and mission but smaller program footprint than CCN.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccngold
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzIYUSSziLAfnN19wSzYqGw
• Facebookfacebook.com/childrenscancernetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children%27s-cancer-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrenscancernetwork1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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