We match-make families so that no one fights childhood cancer alone.
My child has recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’m feeling overwhelmed. What do I do?” Send us an email, text, or call, and we will be in touch with you ASAP. Support is on the way!
About Papou’s Mouse, Inc.
Papou’s Mouse, Inc. (501C3), is committed to fostering a relationship between families fighting childhood cancer and survivors of childhood cancer. Papou’s Mouse’s mission to make sure no one has to fight childhood cancer alone- is unique.
We call our families fighting childhood cancer our “Papou Families” and our survivor support families “Mouse Families”. Why?
Meet Mouse.
Meet Papou.
Mouse was Papou’s greatest support during his cancer battle. It is his devotion that sparked this organization. Seeing the difference Mouse made in Papou’s mental health was a very important ingredient to Papou’s healing. Now, in Mouse’s style, our organization connects families* battling childhood cancer ensuring they are supported through their cancer journey.
*We say cancer family because, with childhood cancer, the whole family is impacted by the child’s diagnosis.
Childhood cancer?
What’s the next step?
Where do we begin?
How are we going to do this?
No one knows precisely what it is like to be the family receiving the diagnosis unless they have themselves received it. No one knows the scope of the path the diagnosed family is about to embark on until they have been through it. Papou’s Mouse pairs families who are in need of a very specific type of support, with families who have the best chance of meeting that need.
Our “Papou Families” are families who have a current childhood cancer diagnosis. Our “Mouse Families” are families who have been through childhood cancer.
We find the families, facilitate match-making based on many criteria, and shepherd the families through their shared journey. We provide opportunities for the families to connect, support/be supported, and make important memories. We guide the relationship with structural supports such as therapy available to the whole family (including art and play therapy) and offer financial relief as we are able.
- Childhood cancer support for the whole family
Events for our Families
Papou’s Mouse hosts a variety of events for our Families throughout their journey where our families can bond and blow off some steam. We facilitate outings such as a day at Dave & Busters, a picnic in the park, or a day at an amusement park. And, we host a themed Friendsgiving annually for all to attend.
Elijah Ceephas & Chef Elijah
Date: July 23, 2024
We gave Elijah Ceephas a special moment with a surprise visit from his Jr. Chef idol- Elijah Zeleya (Chef Elijah). Elijah Ceephas had watched Chef Elijah on Master Chef Junior Christmas Special with his family. They loved Chef Elijah and always rooted for him. They would sit side-by-side on the couch and cheer him on. “You got this Elijah!” never did Elijah imagine that one day he would meet chef Elijah. And then, on June 23rd 2024, Chef Elijah was in their kitchen cooking up a 4 course meal. And yes, it was deeeeeelicious!
Testimonials from our families
We are entirely funded by kind people, like you.
We provide our families with therapy sessions, gatherings for bonding, parties like “Friendsgiving”, help with meals, house cleaning, celebrating special moments like bell ringing, and much more.
Your support is what makes our work possible. Even a small recurring donation of $5 makes a difference.
Volunteer with Us
Call Papou’s Mouse! We will help you explore volunteering opportunities within our organization, ranging from outreach community programs to using your expertise to help us grow. Don’t overthink it- just give us a Call!
Get the help your family needs
Send us an email, text, or call, and we will be in touch with you ASAP. Support is on the way!