We deliver care packages, hospital visits, and community fundraising for children battling cancer across Southern California — driven entirely by college students who care.
Founded by college students in Orange County, College vs Cancer mobilizes volunteers to bring real human connection, resources, and joy to young patients and their families across Southern California.
Handcrafted packages filled with games, snacks, comfort items, and personal notes — delivered directly to pediatric oncology wards at partner hospitals.
MonthlyOrganized visits where student volunteers bring art projects, music, games, and genuine human connection to children undergoing treatment.
Bi-MonthlyCreative on-campus events — bake sales, talent shows, awareness walks, and culture fairs — that raise funds and educate students about childhood cancer.
Semester-basedConnecting families with cancer-related scholarships so siblings and young survivors can pursue higher education despite financial strain.
AnnualCurated art supply kits designed with local artists — giving hospitalized kids a creative outlet that's therapeutic and culturally inclusive.
QuarterlyBilingual community events designed to reach and include diverse families across the OC and San Diego region.
Cultural calendarWe're just getting started. These counters will fill as our work grows — come back to see the progress your support makes possible.
We're planning our first events now. Sign up for our newsletter or reach out to get involved from day one.
Whether you have 2 hours or 20, a skill set or just a heart — we have a role for you.
Join our team for hospital visits, event planning, care package assembly, and community outreach. No experience needed — just genuine care.
Apply to volunteerAttending a Southern California college? We'll help you launch a College vs Cancer chapter and connect you with our growing student network.
Start a chapter100% of donations go directly to programs. $20 funds a care package. $50 covers a month of art supplies. $200 sponsors a hospital visit day.
Donate nowYour donation funds care packages, hospital visits, art kits, and campus outreach. Our student team volunteers their time so 100% reaches kids directly.
As we begin our work, we'll share real stories from the families and volunteers who are part of College vs Cancer. Check back after our first events.
We believe every donor deserves full visibility into how funds are used. Below is our planned allocation — updated as we grow.
🔒 Our commitment: No salary or stipend is paid to student organizers. All admin costs are minimized through volunteer labor. Full reports published after our first fiscal period.
Childhood cancer affects more than 15,000 American children each year. Student-run organizations fill gaps that larger institutions can't.
Peer support from people close in age significantly improves emotional wellbeing for pediatric cancer patients.
Our volunteers live and study in the same communities as the families we support, building genuine long-term trust.
Every student leader is unpaid. Your donation goes straight to the kids, not salaries.
Family seeking support, prospective volunteer, donor, or partner organization — we're here.
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