Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children¹. Yet, just 4% of the federal government’s cancer research funding focuses specifically on pediatric cancer², and most pediatric cancer therapies were approved before 1990.

      These treatments can be highly toxic, causing chronic health conditions in survivors³. Love Your Melon aims to help fill the gap by supporting lifesaving research projects working to develop safer, more effective cancer treatments.

      After a cancer diagnosis, a child’s world changes overnight. Instead of going to school, being with friends, and focusing on growing up, they must suddenly cope with hospital stays, blood draws, tests, medicines, surgeries, or other treatments⁴.

      Cancer places an emotional and psychological burden on the entire family, so focusing on mental health is essential. Love Your Melon’s nonprofit partners create experiences that connect children to loved ones, humanize the medical environment, and provide “wish” adventures to uplift spirits.

      Many families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis encounter barriers to care. Income level, insurance, access to transportation, childcare, and lodging during treatment all affect a caretaker's ability to provide a child with the treatment they need.

      The average cost of childhood cancer related medical expenses in the United States is $833,000⁵, taking parental wage loss into account. Love Your Melon supports organizations providing families financial support for both medical bills and daily needs, like groceries and rent.

Give Kids the World Village

Give Kids the World Village ignites an enduring sense of hope in the hearts of critically ill chuldren and their families by fulfilling their wishes through their Village Experience.

Beat Childhood Cancer

Beat Childhood Cancer funds novel research and innovative clinical trials utilizing precision medicine to target solid tumors in children.

Hopecam

Hopecam's mission is to overcome the social isolation experiences by children with cancer by virtually connecting them with their family, friends and classmates.

One Summit

One Summit's mission is to build resilience and facilitate growth in pediatric cancer patients and their siblings through experiential learning, mentorship, community engagement and storytelling with US Navy SEALs.

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario

POGO partners to achieve the best childhood cancer care system for children, youth, their families and survivors in Ontario and beyond.

Zip With Us

Zip With Us, Inc. donates free, custom ZipShirts™ to pediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy throughout the U.S. and beyond to make treatment more comfortable and less scary, and so they are able to keep their clothes on during treatments.

World Child Cancer

World Child Cancer's mission to improve diagnosis, treatment and support for children with cancer, and their families, in low and middle-income countries around the world.

Ryan Seacrest Foundation

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education-focused initiatives. RSF’s primary initiative is to build broadcast media centers — Seacrest Studios — within pediatric hospitals.

Pinky Swear Foundation

The Pinky Swear foundation is committed to helping kids with cancer and their families with financial and emotional support.