National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month

The month of June celebrates National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month. This cause aims to bring joy to children battling an illness or struggling with a life-altering diagnosis. While it may not be a cure, balloons brighten the day of a sick child and add a distraction from their mundane reality.

Unfortunately, the leading cause of death for children under the age of ten, is cancer, congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities. While this is a sad reality, the support of businesses and organizations, help to build advocacy for terminally ill children. Marking its second year recognized in the US, National Give a Bunch of Balloons Month shines awareness on important health issues.

6 Grants To Benefit Children Struggling with Illness

1. USA families of children with cancer may be eligible to receive a financial support grant. Additionally, qualified families will be awarded money for expenses that are attributable to their child’s cancer diagnosis.

2. Families with children of a chronic illness located in San Benito, California, may apply for grant funding. While it is not eligible for general medical expenses, the funding is intended to improve the quality of life for the child.

3. USA children under age 21 living with mobility challenges, may be eligible for a grant. Particularly, funding is intended to purchase equipment that will help them live life to the fullest, such as assistive and therapeutic devices.

4. Grants are available to USA hospitals to expand the use of service animals in pediatric wards. Specifically, bringing happiness to children fighting illness, by increasing the number of dogs working full-time in hospitals.

5. New York nonprofit organizations in eligible counties, may be eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant. Moreover, this funding is to help meet the needs of children living with significant medical conditions. 

6. Lastly, Michigan Horse Camps may apply for grant funding to provide therapeutic horseback riding for children with disabilities or who are terminally ill. 

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Nonetheless, foundation and government funders release new grants on a weekly basis. Discover more grant opportunities currently accepting applications at GrantWatch.com.