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Hope. Friendship. Healing.



Through her daughter’s 20 year journey with a rare disease, our Founder knows first hand the challenges that rare patients and families face. Hear about our story.

We’re just getting started! Learn more about the Golden Gifts program and our future therapy and service dog access program.

Volunteers are a critical part of our mission and help power every aspect of our program. Learn more about available opportunities.
Our Mission
To enrich the lives of children who have a rare disease or other pediatric disorder through our Golden Gifts program and by helping expand access to therapy and service animals for the patients we serve.
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