Families supported from our services
To support pediatric cancer families across Washington State
No questions about insurance or finances
No family should have to choose between caring for their child and putting food on the table or gas in the tank.
Here is what we cover for families in active treatment
We provide professional cleaning crews, so your home is one less thing to manage.
So you never have to cut back on what you feed your family.
Covering the cost of getting to and from appointments.
Healthy meals for the days you're away or too tired to cook.
So the yard is one less thing on your mind this season.
A night out to reconnect as a family.
Travel worry-free to and from treatment.
Meet Blair, an energetic and adventurous 8-year-old who thrives in the water, on the golf course, and on the ski slopes. With a passion for swimming, golfing, and skiing, she’s always up for an outdoor adventure. She cherishes her time at school, where she loves to learn and play with friends. And let’s not forget her little brother, whom she adores and enjoys playing with whenever she can. She was diagnosed with a brain germ cell tumor in April, and she is staying strong in this challenging time!
Liam is one of the bravest five-year-old boys around. He loves cars, playing board games, riding bikes, and spending time with his brother and sister. On May 30, 2024, Liam was diagnosed with leukemia (T-cell ALL) and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. . . His path to recovery is expected to last 3.5 years. Despite this, Liam has shown incredible bravery. He takes his medicines like a champ and is a delight to be around. His family is incredibly proud of him.
What can be said about an infant who has been hospitalized for AML for more than one third of her life? Elowyn is an absolute joy. She was admitted to [the] Hospital with concerns of a cold that wouldn't go away and low red blood cell counts. A few days later she was diagnosed with AML (leukemia) and has been undergoing chemotherapy and will advance to a hopeful cure through a sibling donor bone marrow transplant in the coming months. She is built to fight. Elowyn is our "little teapot", she's "short and stout" and absolutely built to withstand more than a little adversity. She's blown us all away with her sunny demeanor through all of treatment and has challenged and beaten the odds every chance she gets. We're all rallying behind this infant warrior who is stronger than the rest of us combined.
Jacqueline is a girl with big dreams! She wanted to become a nurse -when she got sick she became even more inspired!!
Jake and Briana Nettleton founded Footprints of Fight after experiencing pediatric cancer firsthand within their own family. They knew the exhaustion, financial pressure, and emotional toll that treatment places on every person in the household.
So they built something they wished had existed for them, a community that steps in to lift the everyday burdens, so parents can be fully present for their child through every step of treatment.
There is no cost to apply, and we don't ask about insurance or your financial situation. Our Family Services Team reviews every application and follows up within 14 days.
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No. Our services are always free to quailfying families.
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Can someone apply on a families behalf?
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Immediate family (parents or caregivers) of children under 19 in active cancer treatment, who either live in Washington State or are receiving treatment here.
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We're a small team and make every effort to respond within 14 days of your submission.
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Can someone apply on a families behalf?
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Every treatment plan is different. On average we support families monthly for about six months, and you're welcome to reapply when your initial timeline ends.
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Yes. A friend or family member can submit an application with as much detail as they can provide, and our team will follow up to take the next steps.
How long do families receive services?
How long until I hear back?
Who qualifies?
Is there a cost for services?
Can someone apply on a families behalf?