For 21 years, Heroes for Children has provided critical support to families in Texas navigating the unimaginable—a child’s cancer diagnosis. Through their core programs—financial assistance, social assistance, and comfort and care—Heroes for Children helps bridge the gaps left by insurance, ensuring parents can focus on their child’s healing instead of mounting bills. Whether it's offering direct financial assistance for rent, utilities, groceries, travel, or even funeral costs; providing social assistance through events that bring families together; or delivering comfort and care items during hospital stays, Heroes for Children steps in when families need it most.
Every year, thousands of families turn to Heroes for Children in moments of crisis. The organization reviews applications on a weekly basis and distributes approved assistance every Friday. The response is timely and designed to ease financial burdens and restore stability during deeply uncertain times to ensure that families have the support they need.
The impact is best understood through the voices of the families served. One parent shared, “When our son Malik was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, our entire world changed overnight. We were thrown into a whirlwind of hospital stays, chemo treatments, and learning how to support our boy through the toughest battle of his life. It’s been an emotional and financial strain in ways we couldn’t have imagined, but through it all, we've been carried by the kindness of others."
“We’re so incredibly grateful to Heroes for Children for awarding our family an $800 grant. This generous gift came at a time when we truly needed it most. It’s more than just financial support—it’s a reminder that we’re not alone, that people see us, and that there’s still so much good in the world. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping ease the burden just a little so we can focus more on Malik’s healing and less on the stress. Your kindness means everything to us.”
To celebrate 21 years of service, Heroes for Children will host the Dallas Hold ’Em for Heroes Poker Tournament on September 27, 2025, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. The evening includes dinner, live music, and poker—all to raise funds that directly support Texas families throughout the year.
To learn more, donate, view upcoming events, or get involved, visit www.heroesforchildren.org.
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Because of you, no family faces childhood cancer alone.
Heroes for Children helps bridge the gaps left by insurance, ensuring parents can focus on their child’s healing instead of mounting bills.