Billy's Wish Foundation : Charity for Kids, Children with Cancer : Children's Cancer Charity USA

The mission of the Billy's Wish is to provide age-appropriate and entertaining educational material to children with cancer and their families and friends on the day of diagnosis; to help create nationwide awareness of pediatric cancer and its effect on society; provide support and resources to families, and to contribute funding for pediatric cancer research.

You can read more about the history and people of Billy's Wish at The Foundation.

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Karen Shayne and Joyce Apenowich presenting Ivan and Sam Funbook and CDs to Eric Iglewski, Pediatric Social Worker at Golisano Childrens Hospital at Strong in Rochester, NY (where Billy received treatment), in June 2009, while attending the Cancer Summit.

August, 2011 - Jeans & Jewels Child Cancer Awareness Month benfit (Flyer - PDF)

October, 2010 - New brochure (PDF)

Great night in Nashville for Billy's Wish. John O'Leary was an amazing and inspirational speaker. Thanks to all who attended and for Wells Fargo who worked so hard on the event. I am sure Billy is looking down, grateful for all efforts toward eradicating childhood cancer.

June, 2010 - Why Kick Cancer Flyer (Adobe PDF)

Ivan and Sam Foundation is now known as "Billy's Wish"

Coloring books and CD's now available.

Storybooks are to be released Fall 2010

View pictures of prior years Kick Cancer Kickball Tournament in Bath NY

Products Available

The Ivan and Sam storybook: Strength for the Journey

Ivan and Sam
CD Soundtrack

Ivan and Sam funbook

Email kkshayne@yahoo.com for information on these products


	Sign up for the 2010 annual Billy Apenowich Kickball Tourney. Read these pages for more information >>


	One in every 330 children in the United States alone will develop some form of cancer. Cancer is the #1 cause of death due to disease in pre-adolescents. Currently approximately 75% of children survive the disease to lead a productive life.


	Help us get the Billy's Wish Project into hospitals around the country. Click to contribute now >>


	Ivan is the star of our six-part video series, who learns he has cancer and then with family, friends and medical professionals, fights it, each step of the way Click to read more >>