Kympin Lapset supports children and young people diagnosed with cancer or serious blood disorders, as well as their families.
Our mission is to strengthen the psychological, physical, and social well-being of children with cancer and their families during a difficult time. We also provide support in situations where a child has passed away due to cancer.
We organize peer support groups, activities, and recreational events for families of pediatric cancer patients both in Helsinki and online. A key part of our operations is Kuortinkartano, where we host year-round holiday weekends, camps, and retreats tailored for children and young people with cancer and their families. Kuortinkartano is easily accessible from all over Finland, and during our events, the entire estate is reserved exclusively for patient families. Learn more about Kuortinkartano.
Support During and After Serious Illness
Each year, approximately 160 children or young people in Finland are diagnosed with cancer. Around 2,000 participants take part in Kympin Lapset’s activities annually. We are the largest organization in Finland providing support services for families of children with cancer.
We support children undergoing treatment, those who have completed treatment, and their families by offering activities that promote psychological, social, and physical well-being. Our work emphasizes a family-centered approach—when a child becomes ill, the entire family and their daily life are affected.
Sharing experiences with others who understand makes it easier to express worries and grief, but also joy and hope for the future.
Our Peer Support Activities Include:
- Children and young people with cancer or in remission, and their siblings
- Families and grandparents, including separate activities for families with infection risk
- Families who have lost a child to cancer
Our Services Include:
- Support during hospital stays, including accommodation in family apartments and improving comfort on the ward
- Educational support through school robots
- Holiday, weekend, and camp programs at Kuortinkartano
- Peer groups for children, siblings, parents, grandparents, and bereaved families
- Events such as safe visits to public venues outside regular opening hours for families with infection risk
- Webinars and podcasts to raise awareness and understanding of childhood cancer and bereavement
We provide support and information to families of children and young people with cancer, organize shared events and activities, and help families adapt to their changed life situation.
Our goal is to support and promote the psychological, social, and physical well-being of children with cancer and their families.
Payment Service Provider
The payment intermediary and service provider is Paytrail Plc (business ID: 2122839-7), in cooperation with Finnish banks and credit institutions. Paytrail Plc will appear as the recipient on your bank statement or credit card bill and will forward the payment to the merchant. Paytrail Plc is a licensed payment institution. In case of complaints, please contact the product supplier first.
Paytrail Plc
Business ID: 2122839-7
Innova 2, Lutakonaukio 7
40100 Jyväskylä, Finland
paytrail.com/en/consumer/payment
Fundraising Permit
Our fundraising is supervised by the Finnish Police Board:
Permit number: RA/2021/341, issued on 19 March 2021
Read more about how donations are used.
