Intending to provide an opportunity for “kids to be kids” for a few hours, away from treatment, a hospital, or therapy, CCF has organized a treatment-free afternoon for pediatric cancer patients, survivors, siblings, and parents for the past 24 years.
The event offers lunch, Santa, a make-your-own pizza station, face painting, fire truck tours, and raffles. The day is often the first chance that an entire family has been able to enjoy a meal and relax together in months. It also creates an opportunity for camaraderie among families, something so many cancer families miss due to isolation during treatments and missed activities.
The 2026 Children’s Holiday Party is scheduled for December 5, 2026! Invitations coming soon.
Holiday event over the years
Kori and Kannon with mom Diona
Children’s Holiday Event – December 7, 2024
Special Donors:
- Charmel McMillan
- Alisha Bartels
Location: The Periodic Table, Columbia, MD
Children’s Holiday Event – December 2, 2023
Special Donors:
- Charmel McMillan
- Elda Devarie
- Alisha Bartels
Location: The Periodic Table, Columbia, MD
Children’s Holiday Event – December 3, 2022
Location: The Periodic Table, Columbia, MD
For 2020 and 2021, our holiday parties were replaced by CCF staff and volunteers delivering toy donations directly to area hospitals.
Children’s Holiday Event – December 14, 2019
Special Donors:
- Charmel McMillan
- Giant Food
Location: Tino’s Italian Bistro, Columbia, MD
Children’s Holiday Event – December 8, 2018
Special Donors:
- Charmel McMillan
Location: Tino’s Italian Bistro, Columbia, MD
