Step up for children with cancer

A childhood cancer diagnosis shatters daily life. Parents are plunged into a whirlwind of medical appointments, hospital stays, and impossible choices between caregiving and employment. Children endure grueling treatments that take a toll on their young bodies and fragile spirits. Siblings feel confused, neglected, and afraid. And all the while, financial pressures mount — gas for repeated trips to distant hospitals, groceries, rent, co-pays, and lost income from missed work.

This is the side of childhood cancer that doesn’t make headlines — but it demands our attention.

Map showing distance that pediatric oncology patients must travel for care in Northern California

NBCA’s focus

At North Bay Cancer Alliance (NBCA), we focus on these overlooked realities. As a trusted healthcare partner in the North Bay, we provide immediate, no-application, no-wait assistance to families facing pediatric cancer. Whether it’s a gas card to get to the next chemotherapy appointment, grocery support during a parent’s unpaid leave, or help with medical bills — we are here to lift the burdens so families can focus on healing.

Because there are no childhood cancer treatment facilities in the North Bay, families who have children with cancer must travel long distances for care.

This adds a significant burden for families already struggling to care for a child with cancer, while balancing, the financial, emotional and professional impacts of treatment.

Funds raised through Step Up stay local and provide direct help for:

Transportation

Gas, rides and parking for appointments

Temporary lodging

Stays near hospitals for early-morning or extended care

Groceries & basic needs

Essential items when families need help most

Financial relief

Help with rent, utilities and other urgent living expenses

Donate now

Make a difference in the life of a child fighting cancer.

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    North Bay Cancer Alliance

    1355 North Dutton, Suite 227

    Santa Rosa, CA 95407

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    Since 2005, North Bay Cancer Alliance has provided more than $1,000,000 in direct, compassionate support to hundreds of cancer patients in our area.