ARFEC

Childhood cancer is a long-term disease and has consequences for parents and siblings. Supporting the affected families also indirectly benefits the sick child because strengthened parents are better able to help their child through the difficult time of therapy. There are numerous different ways of accompanying families in everyday life to suit their varying needs. Sometimes it is simply enough to be there for them and take the time to listen. At other times, it is the time invested to raise funds for incidental expenses incurred because of the illness. And often it is simply the short “breathers” we offer families so that they can forget their fears for a moment and draw new strength to carry on.