About HCCF

The Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation was formed in 1991 by a group of parents and medical providers after a statewide needs assessment showed that there were many childhood cancer needs not being met by any existing entity. HCCF is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Hawaii. HCCF was granted IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 1993.

Mission Statement

The Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation serves to assist, support, and advocate for the needs of children diagnosed with cancer, their families, and long-term survivors of childhood cancer. The Foundation is dedicated to the children who are battling cancer, to those who have survived, and to those who survive in our hearts.

Facts about HCCF

  • All of HCCF’s donated funds stay in Hawaii

  • Last year, HCCF’s Family Financial Assistance Program provided about $230,000 in assistance to Hawaii families with children with cancer

  • Other programs include Kokua Baskets, educational workshops, social events, and advocacy

  • All services are provided free of charge to families

Facts About Children’s Cancer

  • Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children in the U.S. It kills more children between the ages of 1 and 14 than any other disease

  • Approximately 12,500 children in the U.S., ages 0-20, will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone. The median age at diagnosis is 6 years old

  • On average, Hawaii has 50-60 new cases of childhood cancer diagnosed each year. The survival rate for all childhood cancers is about 78%. Unfortunately, this means that over 20% of children with cancer still do not survive

  • Length of treatment for childhood cancer averages from 12 months to 3 years. As many as 200 children may be in treatment at any given time in Hawaii

  • With more aggressive treatments, childhood cancer survival rates have improved dramatically over the past 20 years. However, the incidence of childhood cancer continues to increase

  • There are often long-term effects as a result of cancer treatment, and these individuals may also be more susceptible to other types of cancer