General Info

PADRES Contra El Cancer ( PADRES ) brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders, as well as, effective methods for their treatment. We currently remain the only Latino organization of its kind operating within the United States. The success of our unique and inclusive program model is premised upon a health & education curriculum designed to be culturally' relevant, family' centered and community' based. All PADRES programs, activities and services, while oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from all races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away. Founded in 1985, PADRES was created after two research studies funded by the American Cancer Society indicated that culturally' relevant educational and emotional support services for the Latino patient were lacking in the medical setting.