Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation

In Korea, about four children are diagnosed with cancer every day and about 12,000 children get treatment fighting cancer in a year. The sudden disease of the child can put the family in financial hardship and cause various psychological and social difficulties because the treatment usually takes a long period of time. Fortunately, unlike we see in the movies or TV dramas, childhood cancer is no longer a incurable illness. With the development of medical treatment, 80% of children with cancer are completely cured and lead a healthy lives if they get proper treatment. Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation has a commitment to providing social services for children with cancer so that they can receive medical treatment and return to society healthily. We will do our best for the children with cancer and their families to find hope and health by providing various professional support services. <Services> Founded in Korea in 1991 as the country’s first non-profit foundation specializing in pediatric cancer, we provide a range of services for children with cancer and their families. We offer financial assistance to children facing economic hardships due to high treatment costs, including support for treatment expenses, transplant costs, and rehabilitation fees. To ensure that all children receive adequate treatment regardless of their residence, we currently operate 11 shelters and 5 service centers across the country. These shelters are designed to efficiently support children with cancer and their families who must travel long distances for medical care. Our shelters and service centers provide temporary accommodation and offer various activities to promote emotional development and stress relief for children, along with counseling, art therapy, and play therapy.