PADRES Contra El Cáncer

PADRES Contra El Cáncer brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders, as well as, effective methods for their treatment. Founded in 1985, PADRES was created after two research studies funded by the American Cancer Society indicated that culturally–relevant educational and emotional support services for the Latino patient were lacking in the medical setting. All PADRES programs, activities and services, while oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from all races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away.