Lovie Buddies

When a child is diagnosed with cancer they either have a port (aka: port-a-cath, central venous catheter), or a broviac (a long term central line) surgically placed which is used to administer their chemotherapy, blood transfusions, fluids, etc.
To help ease the child’s anxiety of being "accessed" we send them (children 4 years and older) a personalized Lovie Buddie which not only has a port just like them, but it also comes with a medical kit filled with the same “safe” supplies that are used on our kiddos fighting cancer.

Moana post surgery. We had to wrap her in bandages to ensure that her port wouldn't shift.

“Faith is a 5 year old two-time cancer warrior, and having her Moana medical doll has allowed her to feel more in control of what is happening to her. Since she has been able to "help" her doll the way her doctors "help" her, she has become more comfortable allowing her treatments and procedures.” - Andrea (Faith's mom)

After 3 years of being cancer free, 6-year-old Faith is currently back in treatment for relapsed wilms tumor (a form of kidney cancer). When we heard that she loved Moana, we knew exactly which Lovie Buddie to send Faith's way!

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Forever 6-year-old Mia McCaffrey plays with her Lovie Buddy.

Unfortunately we are not at a point with our
Lovie Buddies where they are massed produced, so for now they’re being assembled to order which gets a little pricey between the cost of the doll, medical supplies and shipping fees.

While any donation towards our Lovie Buddies helps, to sponsor a doll in its entirety we ask for a $50 donation. The best part is that 100% of your donation will go directly towards these dolls!

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"Getting a Lovie Buddie in the mail was one of the best gifts our daughter received. She was so excited to show her younger brother what happened to her every time she went to the doctor. As soon as she opened it she started to play with it. As crazy as it sounds, it also helped her get used to the smell of the alcohol wipes which she absolutely hated when the nurses used them to clean her port. She would bring her doll to the hospital to show the nurses and doctors too. She loved it!" - Marian (Mia's mom)

Request your child's Lovie Buddie today!!

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Cancer fighter Sammy loves Marshall!

" We almost cried watching Sammy smile when she saw Marshall! She didn't even notice the port right away but once she realized he had one she was so excited!! She's sitting on the couch with him rubbing his "owie." We're very blessed for how amazing people have been to our daughter during her time of need. Her emotions have been all over the place lately,
I feel like this is an opportunity for
her to feel like she has someone
that's exactly like her."
– Jordyn (Sammy's mom)

Marshall post port placement "surgery."