about us
Superhero Kids was founded in December 2009 to specifically address quality of life issues for children and their families battling cancer and blood disorders at the Children's Blood and Cancer Center of Central Texas.

Typically when a child is diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder and begins a treatment program at the CBCC, generally, one parent must stop working outside the home, and devote full time attention to managing and coordinating treatments, education and basic needs of the child in treatment at the CBCC as well as maintaining the family. The usual duration of treatment can last from 1-3 years and much longer in some instances. The financial burden on a family is overwhelming, not to mention the emotional impact on the child in treatment, siblings and the entire family.

Superhero Kids provides financial assistance to the CBCC to enhance special non-medical programming such as the Hungry Bunch Teen support program, non-medical expenses incurred by families that are not reimbursed by insurance, transportation, basic living expenses, and special educational needs for families who are unable to address these extraordinary and often unanticipated additional costs of battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders.

about The Children's Blood and Cancer Center
The CBCC serves as a “home away from home” during the course of treatment for patients, siblings, and family members. Every effort is made to make the children feel comfortable in their new environment, and great care is taken to help the children learn how to manage their pain, anxiety and fears. Specialists work with the children and families on all aspects of life and help them to cope with unfamiliar aspects of cancer treatment The CBCC currently treats approximately 400 patients per year. 70-85 children in the Austin area are diagnosed with some type of cancer or blood disorder each year. Children diagnosed with Childhood Leukemia have a 75-85% success rate.

about the kids
Our Superhero Kids range in age from birth to young adults. They are new born babies, kindergarten students, little league baseball players, grand kids, nieces, nephews, swimmers, track stars, artists, dancers, the "kid next door". These kids suddenly find themselves and their families, in a world that has been turned upside down. Quite often, our Superhero Kids who are in treatment programs, suffer a compromised immune system, must be "home schooled" and must limit their exposure to environments outside of the home.