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How We Help
Our Programs
Focused programs providing direct support to families navigating pediatric cancer treatment, plus a research award honoring Sophie's passion for science.
Sustenance for Families
When a child is hospitalized, the last thing a parent should worry about is how to afford groceries or gas. Our Sustenance for Families program provides grocery and gas gift cards to families of children in cancer treatment, helping ease the financial burden during their most challenging days.
Download Application (PDF)
Program Details
- Grocery gift cards for families during hospital stays
- Gas cards to help cover travel to and from treatment centers
- Available to families of children in active cancer treatment
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Sophie Malaviya Memorial Scholarship
The Sophie Malaviya Memorial Scholarship honors Sophie's legacy by providing tuition support to students who have battled pediatric cancer. We believe that every child who fights cancer deserves the chance to pursue their educational dreams and build the future they fought so hard to reach.
2026 Scholarship Application (PDF)
Program Details
- Tuition assistance for cancer survivors pursuing higher education
- Open to students who have undergone treatment for pediatric cancer
- Annual scholarship with applications reviewed each spring
- Named in honor of Sophie Malaviya
Travel Assistance Program
When a child is hospitalized far from home, being surrounded by loved ones can make all the difference in their recovery and emotional well-being. Our Travel Assistance Program helps cover travel costs so families can be together during hospital stays, because no child should face their battle alone.
Download Application (PDF)
Program Details
- Travel cost coverage for family members visiting hospitalized children
- Assistance with lodging near treatment facilities
- Support for families traveling long distances for specialized care
- Available throughout the treatment journey
Cancer Research Award
Silken Twine’s Cancer Research Award supports the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers. Each year, we offer a travel award to a cancer research scientist or trainee to attend the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, advancing the science that gives families hope.
Learn More about AACR
Program Details
- Travel award for one cancer research scientist or trainee per year
- Funds attendance at the AACR Annual Meeting
- Open to early-career researchers and trainees in pediatric oncology
- Honors Sophie’s passion for science and discovery
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If your family is navigating pediatric cancer treatment and could use support, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help.