Supporting children with cancer and other serious illnesses in Japan and their families.
What We Do
Our Stories
Meet some of our amazing kids and their families who have participated in our programs!
Hinano
Hospital Facility Dogs
Hinano tells the story of her sister’s brave fight with cancer and the vital role Hospital Facility Dog Bailey played in her family’s life.
Haru
Beads of Courage®
Haru celebrates his fight through a leukemia diagnosis, discharge and relapse thanks to the power of Beads of Courage®.
Ririko and Family
Beads of Courage®
Ririko and her family recall her struggles and how her long strand of beads reminds her of the courage she displayed in overcoming her battle with leukemia.
Nanami
Hospital Facility Dog
Nanami has a rare disease that makes her bones extremely fragile. She and her mom talk about how Hospital Facility Dog Yogi has kept them positive throughout her many hospital stays.
Ichino and Family
Beads of Courage®
Ichino and her mom recount her long, bumpy, cancer journey and the crucial role that Beads of Courage®played in her ultimate success.
Yuzuki’s Family
Hospital Facility Dogs
Yuzuki’s parents and sister talk about how Hospital Facility Dog Bailey not only brought joy to Yuzuki during his short life, but how he helped to heal everyone in the family.
Takeru
Hospital Facility Dogs
Takeru and his mother tell the story of how the shock of a diagnosis and having nothing to look forward to, changed completely when they met Bailey.
Help us create more joy and happiness for sick children in Japan and their families.