Mission Statement

Officers & Board of Directors

History of the Foundation

Accomplishments of the Foundation

Who We Support

Who We Support

Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation Scholarship Program

The Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. was established in May of 1997. Its purpose is to raise funds to benefit children afflicted with cancer and to help support the fight against childhood cancer. One of the many ways that we will be helping a child with cancer and their family is by awarding a scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship the child must be either cured or in remission or able to attend college while undergoing treatment. The child must complete an application and return it with their official high school transcript, a letter from their oncologist stating the diagnosis and length of treatment, and a copy of the family's current 1040 tax form. Everything must be submitted no later than April 1st of every year to be considered for this award. All finalists will be expected to meet with the scholarship committee before the final decision is made.

Cancer Center for KIDS Winthrop-University Hospital , Mineola , New York

Winthrop-University Hospital is a 591-bed Level I Regional Trauma Center located in Mineola , New York . Winthrop 's mission is to provide world-class healthcare services, personalized and compassionate care in a teaching and research environment. It is this commitment that has made Winthrop a trusted, regional healthcare resource for all Long Islanders.

Integral to Winthrop 's Institute for Cancer Care, the Cancer Center for KIDS was developed to meet the unique medical, social and emotional needs of children and families dealing with cancer. A team of highly skilled, experienced physicians, pediatric oncology/hematology nurses, a psycho-social team and other specialists have dedicated their lives to help both children and their families fight this terrible disease.

The Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation and Winthrop-University Hospital have come together to improve the quality of life for children battling cancer. In the spring of 2004, Winthrop opened a 15,000 sq. ft. Pediatric Inpatient Center that features the five-room Jay's World Pediatric Oncology Unit dedicated solely to the care of children with cancer. These rooms were designed specifically with their special needs in mind and feature sophisticated air filtration systems, sleeping accommodations for parents and other amenities to provide comfort during a difficult and uncertain time. Other Foundation initiatives focused on the Cancer Center for KIDS outpatient facility. They include a $50,000 donation to obtain a �State of the Art Blood Lab Machine,� a $10,000 donation to acquire a microscope to check a child's blood and three laptop computers with internet access to provide a distraction for children and an outlet for parents to stay connected with work or family obligations.

Jay's World is dedicated to continuing its relationship with Winthrop-University Hospital and the Cancer Center for KIDS to support an environment conducive to caring for and curing children with cancer.