The Lonon Foundation

The Lonon Foundation Helping children affected by a parent or caregiver's cancer find comfort, heal, and grow. 501(c)(3) non profit
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What is a Certified Child Life Specialist? When a parent or caregiver is diagnosed with cancer, children often have ques...
08/24/2026

What is a Certified Child Life Specialist?

When a parent or caregiver is diagnosed with cancer, children often have questions, worries, and emotions they don't know how to express.

A Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is a trained professional who helps children and families navigate serious illness through education, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate coping strategies.

At UPLIFT, our Child Life Specialists help children:
✨ Understand a cancer diagnosis in an age-appropriate way
✨ Express their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment
✨ Develop healthy coping skills
✨ Feel supported during times of uncertainty and change

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. That's why individualized Child Life services are at the heart of what we do.

We're excited to partner with LOWVELO this year in support of the fight against cancer.LOWVELO brings our community toge...
08/21/2026

We're excited to partner with LOWVELO this year in support of the fight against cancer.

LOWVELO brings our community together to raise critical funds for lifesaving cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, with 100% of participant-raised funds supporting innovative research that impacts patients and families across South Carolina.

After riders cross the finish line, we'll continue the celebration at Shuck Fest, one of this year's official LOWVELO activation events. It's an opportunity to come together, celebrate an incredible accomplishment, and continue supporting those impacted by cancer.

Whether you're riding, volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or joining us at Shuck Fest, every effort makes a difference. We can't wait to celebrate with the LOWVELO community this November! 💙🚴🦪

We were honored to attend this year’s Project IMPACT Community Engagement Symposium, joining nonprofit leaders, healthca...
08/20/2026

We were honored to attend this year’s Project IMPACT Community Engagement Symposium, joining nonprofit leaders, healthcare professionals, and community partners committed to creating lasting change across the Lowcountry.

Throughout the day, we had the opportunity to connect with organizations working to expand access to care, strengthen community partnerships, and improve the well-being of the individuals and families we serve. It was inspiring to learn from one another and explore new ways we can work together to make an even greater impact.

Thank you to MUSC Health for bringing together so many passionate organizations and for investing in conversations that lead to meaningful collaboration. 🌟

A special thank you to the The Town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina for selecting The Lonon Foundation as one of this...
08/18/2026

A special thank you to the The Town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina for selecting The Lonon Foundation as one of this year's beneficiaries of the Blessing of the Fleet festival. 🦐🦐🦐

We're incredibly grateful for the generosity of everyone who supports this cherished community tradition. Because of the participation of our amazing volunteers and festival supporters, a donation of $12,000 was made to The Lonon Foundation, helping us continue providing hope, connection, and support to children and families navigating a parent or caregiver's cancer diagnosis.

Thank you to the Mount Pleasant community for making a lasting impact on the families we serve. 💛

Every family's journey through cancer is different, and that's why every child deserves support that meets them where th...
08/17/2026

Every family's journey through cancer is different, and that's why every child deserves support that meets them where they are. 🔎

Through UPLIFT's Individualized Child Life Specialist Support, children and teens receive one-on-one guidance from a Certified Child Life Specialist to help them understand a parent or caregiver's diagnosis, express their emotions, build healthy coping skills, and navigate life's changes with confidence.

Whether a family is newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or facing ongoing challenges, we're here to provide age-appropriate, compassionate support every step of the way.

If your family could benefit from individualized Child Life services—or you know someone who could—learn more about UPLIFT and how we're here to help. 💛Every family's journey through cancer is different, and that's why every child deserves support that meets them where they are. 🔎

Through UPLIFT's Individualized Child Life Specialist Support, children and teens receive one-on-one guidance from a Certified Child Life Specialist to help them understand a parent or caregiver's diagnosis, express their emotions, build healthy coping skills, and navigate life's changes with confidence.

Whether a family is newly diagnosed, in active treatment, or facing ongoing challenges, we're here to provide age-appropriate, compassionate support every step of the way.

If your family could benefit from individualized Child Life services—or you know someone who could—learn more about UPLIFT and how we're here to help. 💛

At BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve is at the h...
08/10/2026

At BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve is at the heart of everything they do. Through their commitment to expanding access to care, supporting community initiatives, and investing in organizations that make a difference, they help strengthen lives across South Carolina.

We are incredibly grateful to BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina for being an annual corporate sponsor of The Lonon Foundation. Their partnership helps us continue providing hope, connection, and support to children and families navigating a parent or caregiver's cancer diagnosis through our UPLIFT program.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us ensure that no child has to face this journey alone. 💛

Last night was pretty damn special. 💙Our family got to spend the evening with The Lonon Foundation, and I honestly don’t...
08/10/2026

Last night was pretty damn special. 💙

Our family got to spend the evening with The Lonon Foundation, and I honestly don’t think I’ll ever take nights like this for granted.

Cancer has given our family a lot of things we never asked for — hospitals, surgeries, treatments, uncertainty, and way too many nights apart.

But last night was just… us 🥰

All five of us together. Baseball. Laughing. Being outside. Making memories that had absolutely nothing to do with cancer.

That’s what organizations like The Lonon Foundation make possible, and I’m so grateful we got to experience it together.

Just a really good night with my favorite people. ⚾️💙🤍

We're excited to welcome Katie to The Lonon Foundation as our newest Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)!Katie brings...
08/07/2026

We're excited to welcome Katie to The Lonon Foundation as our newest Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)!

Katie brings more than 12 years of Child Life experience, supporting children and families through some of life's most challenging moments. Throughout her career, she's worked in pediatric oncology, children's hospitals, schools, hospice care, and nonprofit organizations—always with a passion for helping children feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Now, she's bringing that expertise to UPLIFT, where she'll provide individualized support to children and families navigating a parent or caregiver's cancer diagnosis.

Please join us in giving Katie a warm welcome to The Lonon Foundation family! We're so grateful to have her on our team and can't wait for the impact she'll make.

We're excited to introduce something new this fall! ✏️The Lonon Foundation is launching a Teen Volunteer Program at Acad...
08/05/2026

We're excited to introduce something new this fall! ✏️

The Lonon Foundation is launching a Teen Volunteer Program at Academic Magnet School, right here in Charleston, giving students the opportunity to support younger children through service, mentorship, and leadership.

This program is especially meaningful because it's being led by three of our own UPLIFT alum, Peyton, Dylan, and Jack, who are helping bring this vision to life.

We'll welcome just 10–15 volunteers each year, creating a small, dedicated group committed to making a difference.

If you're an Academic Magnet student and your passionate about giving back, stay tuned. Applications open this fall! 📝

It’s officially time, UPLIFT is kicking off another year of events! 📅We’re so excited to welcome our UPLIFT families bac...
08/03/2026

It’s officially time, UPLIFT is kicking off another year of events! 📅

We’re so excited to welcome our UPLIFT families back for another season of connection, fun, and support. From family outings to special celebrations, we’ve got a wonderful lineup of events planned this fall, and we can’t wait to make more memories together.

UPLIFT families: Keep an eye on your inbox! Registration links and event details will be emailed directly to you before each event.

Here’s to another season of community, laughter, and joy-filled moments. We can’t wait to see you! ✨

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P. O. Box 20462
Charleston, SC
29413

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+18433293269

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