Giving Tuesday 2024
Thank you for being part of our mission to #GiveKidsKesem! Today, you have the power to create life-changing moments for children impacted by a parent’s cancer. Together, we’re making joy, friendship, and support possible for thousands of families across the country. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday unforgettable—because every child deserves the magic of Kesem.
HELP US REACH OUR $2.5 MILLION GOAL
Your donations have raised
$2,178,001
TOWARDS OUR MISSION
Your donations will provide support for
1,556
CHILDREN FACING A PARENT'S CANCER
Kesem is dedicated to ensuring that no child has to face a parent’s cancer alone. We believe that every child deserves a safe place to heal, connect, and rediscover joy—and that’s what we strive to provide. This year, we’re going further than ever to reach more families with the expansion of our year-round programs: Club Kesem and Kesem Better Days. Alongside our beloved flagship summer camp program, Camp Kesem, these programs will bring year-round support tailored to meet families where they are, and address the unique needs of children navigating a parent’s cancer.
Our goal is simple but powerful: to #GiveKidsKesem and provide families with community and support that can be life-changing. These expanded offerings mean more opportunities for children to know that they're not alone, to form lasting friendships, to build resilience and self-confidence, and more.
But to make this vision a reality, we need your support. By joining us, you help accelerate our mission and fuel Kesem’s growth into new avenues of impact. Together, we can ensure more children experience the hope, joy, and healing that they need. Will you be part of this journey to give kids Kesem?
Kesem aims to serve over 7,700 children this year through our free and life-changing programs and services.
Looking for ways you can support Kesem on
Giving Tuesday?
This Giving Tuesday, join us in going beyond to serve even more kids impacted by a parent’s cancer. With your support, we’re expanding Kesem’s programs to bring connection, friendship, and joy to more families in need. We can’t do it without you—together, let’s make an impact that lasts a lifetime.
Make a donation today!
Help us reach our $2.5M goal to #GiveKidsKesem the support and community they deserve.
Create your own fundraising page
and inspire others to join you in supporting kids impacted by a parent’s cancer. Together, we can make a lasting difference!
Spread the word about Kesem
and Giving Tuesday! Use your voice to amplify our mission and help us reach even more supporters.
Shop with a purpose! The proceeds from your purchase will directly support Kesem programs and bring joy to families across the nation.
Celebrate 25 years of Kesem with our special edition Kesem 2025 Calendar! Every purchase supports the magic of Kesem for kids and families who need it most.
Why Kesem?
Sharing Kesem's Impact
Hi, I’m Samira—though in the Kesem community, I go by "Lulu." Kesem has been a part of my life for over a decade, and it’s hard to put into words just how much it means to me. I first joined Kesem as a counselor in 2013, during a time when my family was navigating my dad’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis. After losing him two years later, Kesem became my safe haven—a place where I could find joy, connection, and the support of a community that truly understood what I was going through.
Today, I’m proud to give back as a volunteer and advisory board member, helping create the same magic for other kids and families. Kesem is more than just a program—it’s a network of hope, compassion, and understanding. Every child impacted by a parent’s cancer deserves the safe spaces and life-changing moments Kesem offers.
This Giving Tuesday, I hope you’ll join me in supporting Kesem so even more children can experience this incredible community.
Kesem's 25th Anniversary
As we celebrate Kesem’s 25th anniversary, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and look forward to all that’s ahead. This Giving Tuesday, join us in honoring Kesem’s enduring impact by helping us reach even more children affected by a parent’s cancer.
For 25 years, Kesem has brought hope, joy, and friendship to families nationwide—creating empowering experiences and support systems that last a lifetime. We’ve seen the transformative power of these moments for more than 60,000 children, thanks to the dedication of our community. And we couldn’t have done it without supporters like you.
Let’s make our 25th year one to remember. Together, we can ensure Kesem’s legacy for the next generation.
Join us in celebrating and giving today.
A message from Kesem's CEO Jay Stilwell
A special thank you to our sponsor, T180 Professional, for their $5,000 matching gift!
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