Please note that all the forms use the Adobe PDF format. The free PDF reader can be obtained here if you do not already have it: Get Adobe Reader

All three forms are required as part of the application process.
TJLF Application Form.
TJLF Release/Authorization to use photographs, testimonials, and personal information.
TJLF Release of protected health information authorization form.

     This list is for the discussion of all pediatric brain tumors, primarily by parents and immediate family.
     http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pediatricbraintumors/

CareNotes:
     Letting Tears Bring Healing and Renewal by Mildred Tengbom
     Taking Care of Yourself While Grieving by Karen Katafiasz


Books:
     Disenfranchised Grief: Recognizing Hidden Sorrow by Kenneth J. Doka
     Widowed by Dr. Joyce Brothers

The National Children's Cancer Society
Serves as a financial, emotional, educational and medical resource for those in need at every stage of their illness and recovery. In the United States, they ease the financial burdens that accompany major illness; give crucial support and comfort; and address the challenges of survivorship.
http://nationalchildrenscancersociety.com

Foundation for Children with Cancer
They financially assist the families of children with cancer. By providing tangible and direct financial support, such as mortgage payments, insurance premiums and utility bills, families are given a greater opportunity to focus on their child’s treatment and recovery.
http://www.childrenwithcancer.org

The Friends4Michael Foundation, Inc.
The foundation gives assistance, including financial, to children afflicted with brain tumors and their families, or to funds which support their fights. The foundation provides support for directed charities which assist seriously ill children afflicted with brain tumors.
http://www.friends4michael.org

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Our mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life and the long term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy to families and survivors.
http://www.cbtf.org/about

Michael Quinlan Brain Tumor Foundation & The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky
The foundation is dedicated to empowering those persons who have been affected by brain tumors. The Foundation provides support through educational, emotional, financial, and spiritual services.
http://www.mqbtf.org/www.mqbtf.org/Welcome.html

Anyone who has sustained a Brain Trauma, contact The TBI Trust Fund. Provides case management, can pay for therapies, home modifications, mobility devices. Can also provide services to find other resources. Toll Free Number is 1-800-447-4984.

The Hart Supported Living Program
The program is for Kentuckians with disabilities to request grants for support so they can live in, contribute to and participate in their communities.
http://chfs.ky.gov/dail/HartSupportedLiving.htm

Surgery On Sunday
Works closely with community partners to provide essential outpatient surgical procedures to income-eligible individuals. Patients are referred to Surgery on Sunday, Inc. by numerous partner agencies.
http://www.surgeryonsunday.org

Forbes list of the 200 largest US charities.
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/14/charity-10_rank.html

Big Sandy Area Development District
Beacon Program Detail Listing, this is a document of all programs and services available in Kentucky.
BSADD-Resources.pdf

Caring Voice Coalition, Inc.
The Caring Voice Coalition seeks to empower patients to meet the challenges of chronic diseases through comprehensive, effective programs and a knowledgeable, caring staff. They value their reputation as a responsible, responsive organization with a unique, holistic approach to improving the lives of patients.
http://www.caringvoice.org/

American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
1500 College Way
Lexington, KY 40502
1-859-260-8300

The Hope Lodge provides free overnight lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers. There are NO age requirements. They also can provide food cards (Kroger) which are provided to them by the Lexington Cancer Foundation when available. They also have a new facility in Memphis Tennessee.

JoesHouse.org
Joe's House is an online nation-wide lodging resource for cancer patients and their families who must travel away from home for medical treatment. This website lists cancer treatment centers and hospitals across the country with nearby lodging facilities that offer a discount.
http://JoesHouse.org