Lubbock, Texas · 501(c)(3) nonprofit

A fight worth gold.

LPCA supports pediatric cancer patients and their families who live in or are treated in Lubbock, Texas and the surrounding areas.

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A boy runs toward a volunteer with his arms out while a crowd cheers behind them at the Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Walk. — Annual Pediatric Cancer Walk · Urbanovsky Park, Lubbock

Our mission

Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that was established to provide support to pediatric cancer patients and their families who live in or are treated in Lubbock, Texas and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for these young patients and their families by offering various forms of assistance, including emotional support, financial aid, and access to specialized care.

Community
We have established a network of resources, events and families that allows patients to connect with others who are experiencing a similar journey.
Awareness
We promote awareness by collaborating with local schools, hospitals, and businesses. Through education, we unite the community toward a common goal. We invite you to join us in this fight against childhood cancer.
Scholarships
We offer scholarship opportunities for childhood cancer survivors to continue their educational training or vocational training beyond high school.

How we help

What contributions fund

With the help of generous donors and partnerships throughout the community, LPCA is able to grow and strengthen our resources for the local pediatric oncology population. Contributions are utilized for scholarship opportunities, research funding, peer and family support groups, camps, grief counseling, and special celebrations.

Scholarship opportunitiesDetail below
Research funding
Peer and family support groups
Camps
Grief counseling
Special celebrations

The LPCA
Scholarship

Two women in Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Walk shirts stand together at the walk. — A scholarship presentation at the Annual Pediatric Cancer Walk.

Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Association provides scholarship services to those impacted by pediatric cancer. In order to be eligible, the student must be a high school senior or graduate, student of a postsecondary school, or a vocational student.

Who can apply

Pediatric oncology patient or survivor
A graduating high school senior, a previous high school graduate, or a current college, vocational or trade student

What to send

Transcript from college or high school for the most recent academic year
Physician statement confirming cancer and date of diagnosis
Program acceptance letter or enrollment verification
A 100-word essay: why should you be selected to receive this scholarship?

Ask about the scholarship

Dozens of families gathered under the brick arches at Urbanovsky Park, each holding a gold certificate from the Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Walk. — Families honored at the Annual Pediatric Cancer Walk, Urbanovsky Park.

Every September

Annual Pediatric Cancer Walk

For Childhood Cancer Awareness month, we're continuing our annual tradition of honoring those impacted by pediatric cancer by hosting a walk to increase awareness about the disease and provide community support.

Where: Urbanovsky Park, Lubbock, Texas
When: Held during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month each September