Isla Cares Foundation

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EIN: 99-3546996 On August 29, 2022, we brought our 18-month-old daughter, Isla, to walk-in hours at our pediatrician's office. Thank you for your partnership!

Isla Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages children battling cancer in KC and supports their families through personalized care packages. After some quick lab work, we were sent to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City where they told us they suspected cancer. She was officially diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and was in surgery to place her port for treatment the very next day. Our brave girl has been battling Leukemia ever since and is scheduled to complete treatment in December of 2024. Throughout Isla's fight, we have been abundantly blessed by family members, friends, co-workers, and local organizations. Meals, prayers, thoughtful gifts, and financial aid have truly helped lessen some of the burden cancer has brought to our lives. Their kindness and generosity inspired us to establish the Isla Cares Foundation. Isla Cares supports and encourages children with cancer and their families through personalized care packages. Our care packages are filled with gift cards, comfort items, and toys and activities that can easily be brought to the hospital. Learning that your child has cancer is devastating but with your help, we hope to bring a light to families in the depths of their child’s fight.

10/07/2026

✨ Meet Dae’Mier ✨

At just 6 years old, Dae’Mier is full of personality, joy, and a smile that truly lights up every room! 💜 She loves Bluey, princesses, painting, shopping, gymnastics, and K-Pop—and she’s showing everyone what it means to be a strong neuroblastoma warrior. 🎗️

Cancer may be a part of her story, but it certainly doesn’t define her. Dae’Mier continues to shine, inspire, and remind us just how powerful a little joy can be. ✨

We’re so grateful to everyone who helps Isla Cares create these special moments of encouragement and community for childhood cancer warriors like Dae’Mier. 💜

Keep shining, Dae’Mier! 🌈✨

10/02/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Round Room Gives for their incredible generosity in supporting Isla Cares. This donation will help us continue our mission of supporting children with cancer and their families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Together, we are making a positive impact and bringing hope to those who need it most. 💛🎗️

09/27/2026

We are honored and incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a beneficiary of Betsy’s Foundation’s annual fundraiser. 💜

Each year, Betsy’s Foundation selects a nonprofit to support as part of its mission to provide “grants and support to families dealing with life-limiting illnesses.” Through a personalized approach, the Foundation ensures that each family receives meaningful, tailored assistance while creating a network of strength, compassion, and care.

At Isla Cares Foundation, we know how meaningful it is for families to feel supported during life’s most difficult moments. We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with Betsy’s Foundation and for their belief in our mission. This partnership means so much to us and to the families we are honored to serve.

Thank you, Betsy’s Foundation, for choosing to stand alongside us and for helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of families who need it most. 💜

✨ It’s not too late to sign up your team and be part of this special event! Visit the link in our bio to learn more and get involved.

09/22/2026

⭐️ Meet Malcom ⭐️

He’s an 8 year old b-cell ALL warrior who loves legos, gaming, and cars. His family loves to watch movies and be outside together. We got to deliver a care package to him and we hope it made treatment just a little bit better that day. 🧡

Malcom’s battle has just begun but he’s already got a whole village of supporters standing beside him. Thank you for being part of it! 🎗️

08/30/2026

It’s been 4 years since Leukemia crashed into our world. Our tiny girl was so brave, much braver than me, and this week she got to start kindergarten almost 2 years cancer free. We are incredibly thankful for her testimony and pray that it would give hope to families on their own childhood cancer journey. We see you and we’re sending you so much love. 🧡🎗️

08/14/2026

⭐️ Meet Oliver ⭐️

This brave 2-year-old AML warrior loves Bluey, trains, stickers, and spending time outside. 💙

This delivery was extra special because we got to unpack his care package with him! His mom shared that it helped make their long appointment go by so much quicker—and that’s exactly what we hoped it would do. 🥹💙

Thank you for helping us spread a little extra love, joy, and encouragement to kids like Oliver. Your support makes these moments possible! ✨

08/11/2026

Help us wish this brave girl a very happy 15th birthday! 🎉

This is the update our hearts needed!

“Madi has been doing absolutely amazing since starting maintenance a few months ago. For the first time since diagnosis, she’s been a kid again. She spent her summer golfing and started coaching golf. She was fortunate enough to speak at a fundraiser a few weeks ago to tell her story and did outstanding! Madi was also part of Friendly Feud this year for Big Slick and had a blast and really came out of her shell. She went to prom. She’s been studying for her drivers permit and about ready to jump behind the wheel… She’ll be spending her birthday at Disney World for her Make-A-Wish trip this year and is so excited to just go and be/feel like a normal kid. She decided this year to move to online school and hybrid to start college on a path towards pediatric oncology nursing!“

Madi, we are all cheering you on and praying that every single one of your dreams come true. ✨🧡 Happy birthday, sweet girl.

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Kansas City, MO

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https://islacares.org/

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