Tomorrows Children's Fund - Hackensack University Medical Center

Lynn Hoffman and TCF kid!

As we look back this past year we thank you for all your encouragement and support during these difficult economic times. Our thoughts turn to the individuals, foundations and companies who have helped us this past year.  Our many accomplishments would not have been possible without your generous financial support.

Since 1982, Tomorrows Children’s Fund has focused on creating state of the art and progressive programs to assist children being treated for cancer or serious blood disorders and their families.   Tomorrows Children’s Fund was founded by a group of dedicated parents to help their children and others like them with cancer and serious blood disorders. With the help of friends like you, today, TCF provides a warm, healthy and loving environment for children in treatment; a full scope of services to relieve families’ emotional and financial stress; the very best possible medical care; and funding for research on these diseases.  Our hope is to give children undergoing treatment at the Hackensack University Medical Center the care, love and support they need during this very difficult time in their life. 

Your past support has helped Tomorrows Children’s Fund continue to provide many fine programs and services for our young patients and their families.  Because of you: 

• The Tomorrows Children’s Fund L.E.A.R.N. Program provides educational mentoring to all patients.  Two learning consultants on staff act as liaison between patient and school, clinical visits are made on a daily basis and in-patient tutoring is also available.  For the past four years we have provided this service to over 400 children of all ethnic backgrounds.

• Social, emotional and psychological assistance is provided to our Sickle Cell Anemia population; this disease is chronic and mainly affects African Americans.   These services are provided to the entire family, not just the patients.  As parents we know how these dreaded diseases affect the whole family unit, monthly support groups and child life therapy are provided to parents and siblings.  At least 100 families a year benefit from this program.

• Financial support is provided to 75% of all patients’ families who are on active treatment each year.  We pay utility bills, rent, mortgages and car payments so parents can focus on the needs of their child. 

Our foundation has been able to serve these young children as well as working daily to find a cure for these dread diseases. While the success we have achieved last year was great, TCF continues to provide support to over 1,000 families.  Sadly, the number of children requiring our help has increased greatly, and, more than ever, we need your help.  

As you are aware, there are so many people in need.  Your generosity in the past brings joy and support to those who suffer most, the children. 

Your ongoing support is not only appreciated - it is critical to our ongoing mission.   As we look to the New Year we hope you’ll spread the word to your friends, families, companies and colleagues that we need their financial support and prayers…always! 

Please donate today. 

Sincerely,

Lynn Hoffman

Executive Director

Tomorrows Children’s Fund