Ukandu

The mission of Ukandu is to bring joy, hope, and connection to communities impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer.

06/19/2026

Sprout Ball, Beauty Shop, and Shimmy - oh my! Campers are hootin’ and hollerin’ over the activities lineup over the past couple days. And there is still so much fun in store!

06/18/2026

It’s been a WACKY day on the ranch, y’all! Ukandu campers got silly with their outfits for Wacky Wednesday, met some wild macaw friends, and dove into activities all day!

06/17/2026

Tutu Tuesday brought out the best frills and fancy attire this side of the Columbia! From an ice cream social to archery aimin’ and rock wall climbin’ like true trailblazers, the day was packed with adventure. Just a bunch of cowpokes runnin’ free, laughing loud, and makin’ memories out on the range with friends!

06/16/2026

Mustache Monday rode into Camp Ukandu Rodeo and it didn’t disappoint! Campers sported their finest whiskers, from tiny trail-rider mustaches to full-on sheriff-worthy staches, bringing plenty of laughs along the way. With every corner of the camp buzzing with activities, the ranch was full of unforgettable fun today! 🤠🐴✨

06/15/2026

🤠 The wagons have rolled into town, and Camp Ukandu 2026 is officially underway!

Today our campers met their cabin crews, explored camp, and kicked off a week packed with adventure, laughter, and new friendships. Here’s to a week of making memories, trying new things, and having a rootin’-tootin’ good time. ❤️⭐

06/10/2026

"This Pride Month, we want to acknowledge the LGBTQIA+ members of our community–including children, teens, young adults, siblings, caregivers, volunteers, and staff whose lives have also been touched by childhood cancer.

One of the realities we have come to recognize is that there are very few spaces specifically created for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults impacted by cancer. Many young people navigate questions of identity, belonging, and acceptance while also carrying the weight of diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, grief, or caregiving. Too often, they are asked to choose which part of their story is seen.

At Ukandu, we believe every part of your story belongs."

Read more of our Pride Month Reflections here: ukandu.org/blog/pride-month 🌈💛

06/09/2026

All smiles because we're just FOUR DAYS away from welcoming over 100 campers to Camp Ukandu! 🤩🎉

06/08/2026

⭐ Loft Update! ⭐

One of the truly unique spaces in The Loft is the Reflection Room. The space is an immersive, digital, experience with a 10-foot domed screen that invite you to celebrate your life or the lives of a loved one in whatever way feels meaningful to you. This might include exploring a customized starfield filled with your own photos, videos or music. It might look like visiting a calming beach or meadow.

This space has been thoughtfully designed to be both deeply personal and highly adaptable to reflect and honor each family and individuals journey. 💛 🌌

05/27/2026

⭐Loft Update! ⭐

A bit of a longer video today as we take a look at the second floor of the building! When complete, The Loft will feature approximately 21,000 square feet of programmatic space for families battling childhood cancer.

This includes unique spaces like our media & game room, active space, caregiver lounge, quiet spaces, and more – all carefully designed to meet the specific needs of this community.

We’ll be welcoming families into this space later this Fall - we can’t wait to see you there!

05/20/2026

"This year, Mental Health America’s Mental Health Month theme centers around creating “More Good Days.” I love that framing because a good day doesn’t have to mean a perfect one. Sometimes a good day is simply getting through the day. Sometimes it’s laughing unexpectedly. Sometimes it’s remembering to eat lunch, answering the text, taking the walk, asking for help, or finally admitting you’re tired."

Ukandu Clinical Director, Joel Lampert, PsyD, shared his thoughts and reflection on Mental Health Awareness Month for this week's installment of 'More Than Medicine.' Read more here: https://www.ukandu.org/blog/mental-health-awareness-month

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601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR
97204

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