A Trusted Resource for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer

At Leaps of Love, we have a passion for families who are dealing with childhood brain tumors, late-effects of childhood cancer, and pediatric predisposition syndrome. The emotional strain on the children and their families are equally devastating and can lead to severe bouts of depression and anxiety. We strive to engage with families who are struggling or recovering from childhood cancer treatments by offering hope, strength, and encouragement through our signature retreats, events, and outings. We depend on the generosity of our volunteers and backers, and we hope you'll join us in supporting the survivors and their families who battle this disease every day. Feel free to connect with us if you'd like more information or want to learn how you can be a part of our programs.

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Childhood Brain Tumors

BRAIN TUMORS IN CHILDREN 

13,657 children are estimated to be living with a primary brain tumor in the U.S.

Approximately 4% of all brain tumors cases diagnosed each year occur in children ages 0-14

An estimated 4,170 new cases of childhood brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed in 2022

Brain tumors are the most common solid cancer in children ages 0-14 years

The five-year relative survival rate for all primary childhood brain tumors is 82.8%

For malignant tumors, the five-year survival rate is 74.8%

Each child is unique in their diagnosis and relate to treatments in a different way than others. Leaps of Love connects these families throughout their prognosis and into their lives beyond as the 92% of these survivors will continue to have late-effects due to their initial treatments.

Childhood Cancer Late-effects

At Leaps of Love, we understand that just because the cancer treatments stop, it doesn't mean the after effects do. Our organization was established to embrace families affected by childhood cancer by providing resources of hope, strength, and encouragement to meet the challenges they face during the battle, as well as the long-term effects that continue or will present themselves in the future. We focus our efforts on the "late effects" of cancer treatments, which often cause chronic medical conditions and complications to the child's life. Whether physical damage occurs (blindness, reproductive damage, loss of mobility) or emotional stress is present, we aim to ensure these children and their families have the time to heal, bond, and find strength in each other by offering support, retreats, and special events that give them hope and joy. If you or someone you love is suffering from the late effects of childhood cancer, contact us today.

Cancer Predisposition Syndrome

What is Cancer Predisposition Syndrome?

Cancer predisposition syndrome, also called inherited cancer predisposition, hereditary cancer predisposition, or family cancer predisposition is a genetic mutation that increases the chances of developing cancer at an earlier age compared to the risk for the general population.

In this condition, predisposed cancer cells, germline mutations, or gene mutations are passed off from parents to children. These genetic mutations can function as dominant or recessive and can cause early or late onset disease.

Leaps of Love is committed to connecting families with predisposition syndrome for support, encouragement, and hope to relieve stress and anxiety that comes along with learning more of genetic mutations.

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