The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain

06/07/2026

Introducing "CAPPY", TCAPP's new mascot! 🐢

Cappy has been sent to over 90 children/young adults and should be arriving soon to many of our TCAPP Kids/Young Adults this week in the mail or by UPS. Cappy has already reached CT, MA, FL, NJ, WV, NY and is still traveling to many other states. We would love to get some photos of CAPPY with some information about how far he has travelled. He left from Duxbury, MA and has traveled for thousands of miles. See if you and your child can figure out how many miles he traveled to get to your home!! We would also love CAPPY to continue his adventures with you. If he goes on vacation, to appointments or is hanging out in your yard with you, please take a photo of him with your child so we can share it on our social media!! If you've already signed your child/young adult up for TCAPP's Happy Mail they will automatically receive a CAPPY. PLEASE do not sign your children/young adults up twice. Thank you.

WELCOME TO OUR TCAPP FAMILY CAPPY!!! 💜

If you would like a CAPPY for your child and have not already signed up for our HAPPY MAIL, please sign up for our HAPPY MAIL program at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xLdYJIpNmpPazZVk2Yg8z6FI2bM7Jy_5KHavacWK_5w/edit

06/06/2026

Welcome to TCAPP HAPPY MAIL! We are thrilled you have joined our TCAPP Family. We are thinking of you and want to keep in touch throughout the year by sending cards. We want to celebrate you at various times throughout the year, such as your birthdays, holidays, just because you're awesome, etc. If....

06/02/2026

THE TCAPP RECAPP Issue 1, Volume 2

05/26/2026

TCAPP is honored to announce: The Karen “Lexi” Alexandra Richards Uslu Scholarship!

Who was Karen “Lexi” Richards?
Karen “Lexi” was 9 years old when her mom helped to start TCAPP. She was diagnosed with many disorders such as: CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), IIH (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension), Dysautonomia (POTS, Gastroparesis), ACTH Deficiency, Bipolar and many other comorbid conditions. Despite all these illnesses, her spirit was strong and she was a force to be reckoned with, fighting against her diseases every day, advocating for others in similar situations, and not letting it stop her love for life and living.

Lexi always said “Life is to be Lived.”

This $2000 scholarship requirements are as follows:
1. A person with a complicated chronic illness that has impacted their daily life.

2. Someone who shows an interest in writing, journalism, advocacy, photography, health-related policy, or health-related field.

Please go to the link: https://tcapp.org/karen-richards-scholarship/ to apply.

3. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: April 22 - June 30, 2026.

05/26/2026

Hi TCAPP Family: If your child is able to go to camp independently, check out The Center for Courageous Kids availability for independent campers. 💜💜

05/25/2026

While scrolling on Facebook today look what I found! So nice to know TCAPP is making a difference in the lives of children, young adults and parents. Thank you all for being part of our TCAPP Family and thank you www.EDS.CLINIC for writing about TCAPP and making people aware of our programs. 💞

In the world of chronic pediatric pain, where each day can be an uphill battle for affected children and their families, The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain (TCAPP) has emerged as a beacon of hope. Founded in 2011 by a group of mothers determined to change the narrative for their children, TCAPP ha...

05/20/2026

5 TCAPP Board Members + 13 Young Adults + Great Wolf Lodge =

Friendships, Connections, Understanding, & FUN!

05/20/2026

FUN! 🩷 FUN! 💜 FUN ! 🩵 FUN! 💚 FUN! 💛

05/19/2026

These Young Adults are having a fantastic time together! Friends have been made, laughter is abundant and they keep on having FUN!!! Love these young adults and am so inspired by them!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷