Our Impact

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BJ's Battle Bags are extra large customized gift bags! Clinical Social Workers at Levine Children's Hospital give the patient's family the SFWF application for a BJ's Battle Bag, and after we get the completed form, our Youth Division goes to work! 

Each BJ's Battle Bag contains some SFWF swag, a Jesus Calling devotional, and a blanket...but that's where the similarities end!  The patient's completed application form is considered when shopping for their own unique gifts. 

We often receive feedback from the social workers, or families themselves, saying that the gift arrived at the perfect time, resulting in a smile and some joy when there was none. This is why we do this work, and call it love.

For a BJ's Battle Bag application, please reach out to your social worker for our application form.

The SFWF Comfort Kits are distributed by nurses and other staff at the Levine Pediatric Oncology/BMT clinic. The Sleep and Nausea Comfort Kits contain essential oils (lavender and peppermint), cotton sticks, selenite stones, rose quartz, ear plugs and sleep masks, "Gin Gin" candies, and a guide on calming breathing techniques. 

We have had rave reviews from Dr. Jennifer Pope, Levine Childrens' Supportive Medicine physician and other clinical staff on how beneficial these zipper pouch Comfort Kits are!

The Supportive Medicine program at Levine Children's Hospital offers natural and complementary therapies to support traditional treatments while helping children stay as healthy as possible.

Our essential oils are generously donated by Desrosiers International. 

SFWF hosts annual Gold Games at local schools to highlight childhood cancer and the lack of federal funding for childhood cancer research.. While there are plenty of "Pink" games, Gold is the ribbon color for Childhood Cancer, and often tends to be overlooked. This is also a great way to engage students and provides an opportunity for education.

SFWF hosts blood drives with One Blood in an effort to spotlight the need for blood products at our local hospitals. Cancer patients are the #1 recipients of blood products.

Every year teachers and coaches nominate a student athlete who embodies the traits of a warrior. These traits are "Fights Through Adversity", "Team Before Self", and "Faith in Action". The student athlete who is selected as the BJ Correll Warrior Award recipient is recognized at the annual sports banquet as well as at the end of year ceremonies.

SFWF joins in the celebration and support for the amazing nursing staff at Levine Children's Hospital by providing special meals and treats throughout the year.