Our impact

Our 2024 Pickles Population

Cancer Types

The most common cancer types our families face are breast, colon, brain, lung, and blood cancers.

58% of families face an Advanced Stage cancer.

Diversity

49% of families identify as Black, Latino or Hispanic, Asian American Pacific Island, or Multi-Racial.

1/4 of families qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.

Pickles Group believes that every family navigating a parent or caregiver’s cancer deserves an equitable opportunity to heal and thrive in life. We invite you to read our full Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access here.

2024 Impact

Want to learn more?

To celebrate all that you've helped to make possible during our first 3 years, we hosted a live virtual Townhall called: 'Mission: Double the Impact' on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. In this 45-minute recording of the session, you’ll meet our growing team, hear about the major impact Pickles Group has made in 2024 for kids whose parents have cancer, plus our vision for the work ahead and how we're on a mission to double our impact again in 2025.

What our Families are Saying

“My favorite things about the Pickles Group is that it truly puts the kids at the center of this experience.”

— Daniel, Pickles Group Parent

“… Knowing that he’s going to have that guided support with kids that are going through the same thing.”

— Christine, Pickles Group Parent

“It’s been nice to have a place to go that’s not just talking to… someone who doesn’t understand.”

— Maddie, Pickles Group Youth

  • “I really liked all the drawing activities and interactive activities. They were great ways to learn new things about the other people in my group while also having fun!”

    — Pickles Kid

  • "[What I liked most about Pickles was] the ability to be open about the fact that my mom has cancer, and not having to worry about being made fun of."

    — Pickles Kid, 16

  • "I was really able to make new friends and find common interests. I also brought home some new information about different types of cancer.”

    — Pickles Kid

  • “I sensed a general air of relief from [my son] after his Pickles sessions—even when he hadn’t seemed stressed or anxious generally, Pickles provided a space for him to safely think and feel everything happening with his dad.”

    — Pickles Group Parent

  • “Pickles gave [my daughter] a place where she wasn’t the 'kid whose mom has cancer.' At Pickles she finally felt that someone understood even though her friends had tried their best.”

    — Pickles Group Parent

  • "As we were leaving an event, our son was telling us all about the new friend he made at the event. It was also the first time that we have heard him use the word "cancer" when talking about the illness. A big breakthrough for us."

    — Pickles Group Parent

  • “Pickles Group is a wonderful place for children and teens to connect with each other about their parental figure’s cancer diagnosis. It's a space that provides normalcy and familiarity through games, activities, and education!”

    — Pickles Volunteer Facilitator

  • "Seeing firsthand the connections built not only between the kids themselves, but also between them and myself throughout the program, has been incredible. They showed me different ways of looking at things that I never would have thought of before and that is something I will never forget.”

    — Pickles Volunteer Facilitator

  • "The laughter, love, and hope at Pickles is magical. It’s been beautiful to watch these kids grow and learn more about cancer and about themselves, while making connections with others doing the same.”

    — Pickles Volunteer Facilitator

  • "I learned that I am not alone. Other friends are with me in this situation. We are together!!"

    — Pickles Kid, 6

  • "I learned ways to cope with feelings."

    — Pickles Kid, 9

  • “I learned to think more about the positives with the negatives.”

    — Pickles Kid, 14