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Ukandu provides year-round, wraparound support for life outside the hospital, 100% free of charge.
Whether you are learning about Ukandu, looking for family support, ready to give, or interested in volunteering, start here.
Learn why Ukandu exists and how our community supports families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer.
Explore year-round programs, camps, and support created for children, teens, and families.
Help make free programs, support, connection, and community possible for Ukandu families.
Bring your compassion and skills to a community where every volunteer helps families feel welcome.
The Loft is Ukandu’s free, year-round resource center where families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer can find hope, joy, connection, and comprehensive support.
The next programs, events, and volunteer opportunities across Ukandu.
Families served since 1986
of participants report an increased sense of hope after attending Ukandu programs
Volunteers make our residential camp programs and other year-round offerings possible
individual program participants since 1986
of first-time volunteers return for a second year
of eligible participants return for multiple programs
Read the latest stories about the impact of our work.
Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing stories about what childhood cancer asks of children and families—not only during treatment, but long after it ends.
This week, we turn to what comes after treatment—and why the word “survivor”, while worthy of celebration, doesn’t always tell the whole story.
A More Than Medicine Installment
For families affected by childhood cancer or another serious medical condition, "back to school" can mean something entirely different. School may not look the way it once did. For families affected by childhood cancer or another serious medical condition, "back to school" can mean something entirely different. School may not look the way it once did.
A More Than Medicine Installment
For families affected by childhood cancer or another serious medical condition, "back to school" can mean something entirely different. School may not look the way it once did. For families affected by childhood cancer or another serious medical condition, "back to school" can mean something entirely different. School may not look the way it once did.
Just like on the TV show Dancing with the Stars, six Portland celebrities will be taking the stage in a live ballroom dancing competition! Ukandu's own Alyse D'Ambrosia will compete and represent Ukandu in the competition. Every donation made to Ukandu during the show will count as one vote for Alyse!
Come home to The Loft and reconnect with friends, both old and new! Enjoy snacks, refreshments, and activities for the whole family.
Make yourself at home—whether you're looking to hop on the rock wall or get some work done in one of our quiet spaces, swing by The Loft during drop-in hours.
