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Letters to Isabel

A pediatric cancer community, but we call it a Club! Creating pen pal connections for pediatric cancer fighters, survivors, and guardians.

04/14/2026

We’ve welcomed UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland as our 8th hospital partner!!! 🎉

Maritsa, one of the Child Life Specialists, said, “For children facing an oncology diagnosis, child life support can begin at the first point of contact and continue throughout treatment. We help children understand their medical experiences, build coping skills, and adjust to the hospital environment. Using developmentally appropriate, play-based approaches, they provide preparation and education for tests and procedures, offer distraction and emotional support during procedures, and guide parents and siblings in understanding and coping with a new diagnosis.”

Thank you, Maritsa, and the entire team at UCSF Benioff, for introducing Letters to Isabel to your patients and their families!

02/26/2026

Say hi to one of our newest Club Members, Gabby!! 👋🏼

Gabby bravely faced Ewing’s sarcoma, then AML, and went on to receive a bone marrow transplant.

You can find her enjoying art projects, getting creative with crafts, or building something amazing with Legos!

Gabby is kind, compassionate, and a true fan favorite at — where she is loved by everyone on the oncology unit! Write a message of love and encouragement for Gabby below!

02/25/2026

Over 100 kids with cancer are now connected through Letters to Isabel!!!

Our pen pal network is growing every day! We are proud of the space we’ve created where kids with cancer and their guardians can share experiences, learn from one another, and support each other during and after their cancer treatment.

Here’s to even more friendships formed and letters shared at the Club for the Brave Ones!

02/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our 7th hospital partner- Studer Family Children’s Hospital! ⭐️

Meet one of the amazing Child Life Specialists from , Pressley!!!

“In my role, I have the privilege of supporting patients and families through all aspects of their hospital experience. My day includes meeting new patients, providing procedural preparation, facilitating therapeutic and developmental play, and helping to create a sense of normalcy within the hospital environment. We are so excited to partner with Letters to Isabel! This partnership means so much to our team because it allows our patients and families to experience meaningful connections, encouragement, and understanding from others who share similar experiences. Seeing the joy and comfort that comes from knowing they’re not alone in their journey is incredibly powerful. Collaborations like this remind us how impactful community can be, and we are so grateful to be part of something that brings light and hope to our patients and families.”

02/12/2026

Our Valentine’s Day goodie bags have been delivered to patients at !

Thank you to the incredible Child Life Specialists and oncology nurses who helped us spread a little extra love this week! 💌

12/12/2025

Blood donations truly make all the difference! Here’s Steven’s experience as a parent:

“When our daughter, Isabel, fought Burkitt lymphoma, every chemo round wiped out her ability to make blood. We saw transfusions as her lifeline. Each bag of donated blood meant she could fight the next day — it wasn’t just blood, it was the fuel for her survival when her own body couldn’t keep up. It saved my little girl.”

Stories like Steven’s reflect what so many pediatric cancer families face during treatment. This holiday season, consider donating blood to help save a child’s life! Visit a regional blood center or your local pediatric hospital to give today! ♥️

12/11/2025

Donating blood can save a life! But do you know why?

Both cancer and its treatments can damage the body’s ability to make healthy blood cells. Low red blood cells cause extreme fatigue, low platelets increase the risk of bleeding, and low white cells make infections dangerous.

Blood donors help kids with cancer stay strong enough for surgery, prevent dangerous bleeding, restore energy, and keep fighting! If you’re looking for a practical way to give back this holiday season, donating blood is a powerful place to start!

Search for regional blood centers or pediatric hospitals near you to schedule your donation!

12/09/2025

Hey 👋🏼 Letters to Isabel is hosting a Holiday Party for the 4 East patients and their families this Wednesday, December 10th from 1–3PM in the 4 East Ronald McDonald Room!

Come enjoy sweet treats, music, art, new friends, and learn how Letters to Isabel helps kids with cancer connect with pen pals who truly understand what you’re going through.

🎨 Art Therapy Activity: 1:30–2PM 🎶 Music Therapy Sing-Along: 2PM

We HO HO HOpe you will join us! 🎄

12/02/2025

This , you can connect kids facing cancer with the support they deserve!

Letters to Isabel is expanding nationwide! We’ve created more than 90 pen pal connections, 8 hospital partners, and delivered over 50 Boomboxes since March 2024.

Every gift helps a child with cancer feel seen, supported, and less alone. Help us grow these connections and reach even more families.

Give today and make a powerful impact! Click “Give to Letters to Isabel” in our bio.

12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is 1 day away!!!

Letters to Isabel is a 501(c)(3) organization, and we rely on generous supporters like you to help connect children and families impacted by cancer through our pen pal network. With your support we deliver Boomboxes that encourage connection, and continue to expand our reach to more hospitals across the country.

Swipe to see the many meaningful ways you can give back to our Club this !

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8312 Tomlinson Avenue
Bethesda, MD
20817

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http://letterstoisabel.org/, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.delaviemedia.letterstoisabel, https://app

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