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At the Ellaniel Foundation, we walk alongside children battling cancer and their families, supporting them throughout their cancer journey by connecting them with appropriate care, mobilising support for urgent practical & emotional needs in their jney🌍

10/13/2026

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Imagine having a child diagnosed with cancer, knowing they need specialized treatment, but struggling to afford the tran...
10/12/2026

Imagine having a child diagnosed with cancer, knowing they need specialized treatment, but struggling to afford the transport to the hospital.

For many families, the challenge isn’t only the diagnosis. It’s the distance, the cost of repeated journeys, unreliable transportation, difficult roads, and the fear of missing an important appointment because getting to the hospital is simply too expensive.

Every trip can mean another financial sacrifice for a family already carrying so much. And when treatment requires repeated hospital visits, these transportation barriers can become overwhelming.

No child should face a greater barrier to lifesaving care simply because of where they live.

At Ellaniel Foundation, we believe access to childhood cancer care must go beyond the hospital walls. Families need support to reach treatment, attend follow-up appointments, and navigate an already difficult journey with dignity.

💛 Together, we can help bridge the distance between families and the care their children need.

By raising awareness, strengthening partnerships, and supporting transportation initiatives, we can work toward a future where distance and transport costs stand less in the way of childhood cancer treatment.

📢 Help us spread the word.Share this message, start a conversation, and join us in advocating for better access to childhood cancer care.

Because every journey to treatment matters. Every appointment matters. And every child deserves a chance.


Childhood Cancer International Cancer Research & Oncology Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Whipping Childhood Cancer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

🎗️💃💃💃💃 MIRANDA WON THE BATTLE! OUR LITTLE SUPERHERO IS GOING HOME! 🦸🏾‍♀️🎉Today, we are not asking you to help save a lif...
10/10/2026

🎗️💃💃💃💃 MIRANDA WON THE BATTLE! OUR LITTLE SUPERHERO IS GOING HOME! 🦸🏾‍♀️🎉

Today, we are not asking you to help save a life. Today, we are inviting you to CELEBRATE A LIFE! 💛

Our beautiful, energetic, and courageous little warrior, MIRANDA, has completed her cancer treatment and is finally going home! 🥹🎉

What a journey it has been!

Behind this beautiful victory are months of pain, uncertainty, sacrifice, tears, prayers, and extraordinary acts of kindness.

There were days when Miranda lay in the hospital fighting for her life. Days when she needed oxygen to breathe. Days when medications were urgently needed and hospital bills kept mounting.

There were days when her mother called us in tears, desperately asking for help. Days when exhaustion overwhelmed her, when the financial burden seemed unbearable, and when all she could do was hope that her little girl would survive.

But through it all, MIRANDA KEPT FIGHTING! 💪🏾💛

And what a remarkable little fighter she has been!

Miranda became one of our most cherished warriors at Ellaniel Foundation. Even in the middle of her difficult journey, her beautiful energy, lively personality, and incredible ability to connect with everyone around her brought warmth and joy to our hearts.

She wasn't just another child receiving treatment. She became family.

When the situation became critical, Ellaniel Foundation reached out to our community for emergency financial support. And YOU responded!

You donated. You prayed. You shared her story. You stood with her mother when she needed someone to lean on.

Together, we helped pay hospital bills, secure urgently needed medication, and give this little girl another chance.

Today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated medical team at Baptist Hospital Mutengene, under the leadership of Dr. Kifem, for their tireless commitment, compassionate care, and dedication throughout Miranda's treatment journey.

To Miranda's incredible mother, we honor your courage, your sacrifices, and the love that kept you standing even when your strength was almost gone.

And to every donor, volunteer, friend, and well-wisher who stood with Miranda, THIS VICTORY BELONGS TO ALL OF US! 🙏🏾💛

🌈 THE CANCER FIGHT IS OVER. NOW, LET CHILDHOOD BEGIN AGAIN!

Miranda can finally leave the hospital behind, return home, laugh, play, dream, and enjoy the beautiful experiences every child deserves.

But there is one more chapter we would love to help her begin.

THE CHAPTER OF RETURNING TO SCHOOL! 🎒📚

One reality we often overlook is that surviving cancer does not automatically end a family's struggles.

Many parents emerge from months of treatment financially exhausted, burdened by debt, and struggling to rebuild their lives.

Miranda's family is no exception.

After everything her mother has endured, we want her to experience the joy of watching her daughter return to school without worrying about where the money will come from.

💛 MIRANDA'S SCHOOL FEES: 80,000 FCFA

Imagine being the person who helps this little superhero walk back into a classroom, not as a patient fighting for survival, but as a child embracing her future!

If Miranda's story has touched your heart, we invite you to be part of this beautiful new beginning.

Whether you can cover her entire school fees or contribute any amount, your kindness can help turn this celebration into a fresh start.

Please reach out to the Ellaniel Foundation team through our official contacts and social media platforms to support Miranda's return to school.

Because at Ellaniel Foundation, our commitment does not end when a child leaves the hospital. We believe every child deserves not only the chance to survive, but also the opportunity to thrive.

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, OUR BEAUTIFUL MIRANDA!

Go home, little superhero. Laugh loudly. Play freely. Dream boldly. Be a child again.

You have fought so bravely, and we are incredibly proud of you! 💛

UBUNTU — I AM BECAUSE WE ARE. 🤝🏾

Together, we fought. Together, we hoped. Today, together, we celebrate!

ELLANIEL FOUNDATION 💛🎗️
No child or family should walk the cancer journey alone.

A child has a persistent fever. Another develops unusual swelling. A parent notices that something about their child’s h...
10/09/2026

A child has a persistent fever. Another develops unusual swelling. A parent notices that something about their child’s health is not right.

These signs do not automatically mean cancer. But when symptoms are persistent, unusual or getting worse, they deserve proper medical assessment.

Here is why early detection matters: it is not just about noticing symptoms. It is about what happens after they are noticed.

Can the child get an accurate diagnosis?
Can the family reach a specialized care centre?
Can treatment begin without avoidable delays?
Can the family continue treatment without being overwhelmed by the cost, distance or lack of support?

WHO identifies delayed or incorrect diagnosis, barriers to treatment and interruptions in care among the challenges contributing to avoidable childhood cancer deaths.

This is why awareness alone is not enough. Families need information. Health workers need the skills and resources to recognize warning signs and refer appropriately. Children need timely diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and support throughout their journey.

At Ellaniel Foundation, we want more people to understand not only the warning signs of childhood cancer, but also the importance of acting on concerns and helping families find appropriate care.

Don't diagnose. Don't dismiss. Seek medical assessment.

Share this post. A parent, caregiver or community health worker may need this information.

Recognise. Refer. Support. Every child deserves a fighting chance.


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SAME DISEASE. DIFFERENT REALITIES.A child with cancer should not have a different chance of survival simply because of w...
10/07/2026

SAME DISEASE. DIFFERENT REALITIES.

A child with cancer should not have a different chance of survival simply because of where that child was born.

Yet this remains one of the biggest challenges in childhood cancer today.

The science has already shown that many childhood cancers are treatable and curable. In countries where comprehensive childhood cancer services are accessible, more than 80% of children can be cured. In many low- and middle-income countries, survival remains below 30%.

So the question is no longer only:

“Can childhood cancer be treated?”

It is also:

Can the child be diagnosed early?
Can the correct diagnosis be made?
Can the family reach specialized care?
Are the medicines available, affordable and quality-assured?
Can treatment continue without interruption?
Does the family receive the support needed to complete the journey?

These are exactly the kinds of gaps the global childhood cancer community is working to close.

In September 2026, WHO launched a new strategy focused specifically on making childhood cancer medicines more available, affordable, quality-assured and reliably supplied. A baseline across 51 hospitals in 12 countries found that only about 45% of essential childhood cancer medicines were available, while nearly half of the hospitals had experienced stocks being unavailable for at least a month.

And WHO has set a global ambition: at least 60% childhood cancer survival by 2030.

That means early detection matters.
Diagnosis matters.
Treatment access matters.
Medicines matter.
Support matters.
Health systems matter.

The survival gap can change.

At Ellaniel Foundation, we believe Cameroon must be part of that change, by building awareness, strengthening early recognition and referral, supporting families, and keeping childhood cancer where it belongs: on the public health agenda.

Because geography should never decide whether a child gets a chance to survive.


Childhood Cancer International Cancer Research & Oncology Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Whipping Childhood Cancer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

10/06/2026

Two questions. Two misconceptions worth challenging.

“Is childhood cancer still a myth?”

No.

Children do develop cancer. Leukemia, brain tumours, lymphomas, Wilms tumour and other childhood cancers are real diseases that require proper medical diagnosis and specialised care.

“Can childhood cancer be treated?”

Yes.

Many childhood cancers can be treated, and many children can be cured when they are diagnosed early, receive the right treatment at the right time. WHO reports that in settings where comprehensive childhood cancer services are accessible, more than 80% of children with cancer can be cured.

So why are children still dying?

Community members are still not aware of these symptoms,

Because treatment existing is not the same as treatment being accessible.

A child may face delays getting a diagnosis.
A family may struggle to reach a specialised centre.
Essential medicines may not always be available.
A diagnosis may come when the disease is already advanced.
Families may struggle with the financial and emotional burden of completing treatment.

And this is where the conversation becomes especially important for countries like Cameroon.

A 2026 Ellaniel Foundation assessment of childhood cancer care in Cameroon found progress in workforce training and psychosocial and financial support, but persistent gaps in diagnostic capacity and government financing.

Globally, WHO is also now focusing heavily on access to childhood cancer medicines. Its September 2026 strategy reported that, across 51 hospitals assessed in 12 countries, only about 45% of essential childhood cancer medicines were available, with nearly half reporting that some medicines had been out of stock for at least a month during the previous year.

So the question is no longer simply:

“Can childhood cancer be treated?”

We must also ask:

Can every child who needs treatment actually reach it?

That's the gap we must help close.

Watch our Childhood Cancer Champion respond to these two questions, and then share this conversation with someone who still believes childhood cancer is either a myth or an automatic death sentence.

Because knowledge can change what happens next.

Every child deserves a fighting chance.


Childhood Cancer International Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Cancer Research & Oncology Whipping Childhood Cancer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Central and Southern Illinois

For a family in Cameroon, knowing that a child may have cancer is only the beginning.The next questions can be frighteni...
10/05/2026

For a family in Cameroon, knowing that a child may have cancer is only the beginning.

The next questions can be frightening:

Where can we get the child properly assessed?
Where can the diagnosis be confirmed?
Which hospital should we go to?
Where can treatment continue?
What happens if the family lives hundreds of kilometres away?

Cameroon has been building a national shared-care network for childhood cancer to connect specialised oncology hubs with hospitals that can support assessment, initial care and referral. The network currently includes two hub centres and eight shared-care centres across the country.

That is progress.

But progress does not mean the problem is solved.

A recent assessment of the network found continuing gaps in diagnostic capacity, specialised staff, supportive services and access to some essential components of cancer care. Only two centres had the full hub-level oncology capacity; CT scanning and paediatric surgery were available only at the hubs, and none of the assessed facilities had immunohistochemistry or radiotherapy.

And this matters because time matters.

WHO identifies delayed diagnosis, difficulty accessing appropriate treatment and treatment abandonment among the major reasons children in many low- and middle-income countries have poorer outcomes.

So this isn't just a list of hospitals.

It is a map of where the system can take a child next.

If you are a parent, know where to seek help.

If you are a teacher, know where to refer a concerned family.

If you are a health worker, know the referral pathway.

If you are a community leader, help families find the right door.

If you are an organisation, help remove the barriers between that door and the treatment a child needs.

Because early recognition without a pathway to care is not enough.

We need communities that recognise the warning signs.
We need health workers who know when and where to refer.
We need hospitals that can diagnose and treat.
We need medicines and essential services to be available.
This is how awareness becomes a health system that works for children.

📍 Save this post. Share it with a parent. Share it with a health worker. Share it with someone in your community.

Let's make sure that when a child needs help, “Where do we go?” has an answer.

Every child deserves a fighting chance.

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Every year, an estimated 400,000 children and adolescents develop cancer worldwide. That is roughly 1,100 children every...
10/02/2026

Every year, an estimated 400,000 children and adolescents develop cancer worldwide. That is roughly 1,100 children every day.

But the real story isn't the number. The real story is what happens after the diagnosis.

Can the cancer be identified early?
Can the child get an accurate diagnosis?
Is specialized treatment available?
Can the family afford the journey?
Are essential medicines consistently available?
Can treatment be completed?

These questions matter because childhood cancer is not uniformly fatal.

WHO reports that more than 80% of children with cancer can be cured in settings where comprehensive childhood cancer services are accessible. In many low- and middle-income countries, however, survival remains below 30%. Delayed or inaccurate diagnosis, barriers to treatment, treatment abandonment and limited access to medicines all contribute to this gap.

So when we say “early detection,” we are not simply talking about knowing symptoms.

We are talking about shortening the distance between:

NOTICE → ASSESS → DIAGNOSE → TREAT → SUPPORT

That is why childhood cancer awareness matters.

Not to create fear.
Not to make parents diagnose their own children.
But to make communities informed enough to recognize something unusual, seek appropriate medical assessment and support families through the journey.

The numbers are global.
The children are real.
And the need for action is local.

💛 Every child deserves a fighting chance.


Childhood Cancer International Cancer Research & Oncology Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Whipping Childhood Cancer St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

10/01/2026

A SIGN IS NOT A DIAGNOSIS. IGNORING A SIGN CAN DELAY ONE.

How much do you actually know about childhood cancer? Not every headache is cancer.
Not every fever is cancer.
Not every lump is cancer.

But when a symptom is persistent, unusual, unexplained or getting worse, the answer shouldn't be a guess from Facebook, a home remedy, or simply waiting indefinitely.

It should be: GET THE CHILD PROPERLY ASSESSED. That is why our Childhood Cancer Champions are learning:

🔸 What warning signs to recognise
🔸 What risk factors are known
🔸 What not to assume
🔸 When to encourage medical assessment
🔸 How to support appropriate referral

WHO estimates that around 400,000 children and adolescents develop cancer every year, and delayed or inaccurate diagnosis remains one of the reasons children in many low- and middle-income countries have poorer outcomes.

You don't need to diagnose cancer. You need to know when something shouldn't be ignored.

RECOGNISE. DON'T DIAGNOSE. REFER. SUPPORT.

🎥 Watch the challenge.
📌 Save it.
📲 Share it with a parent, teacher, health worker or community leader. Because sometimes, the most important thing you can do is help a child get to the right person, at the right time.

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SEPTEMBER ENDED. THE MISSION DIDN’T. 💙❤️We spent September talking about childhood cancer.We talked about early detectio...
10/01/2026

SEPTEMBER ENDED. THE MISSION DIDN’T. 💙❤️

We spent September talking about childhood cancer.

We talked about early detection. Treatment. Access. Research. Families. Hope. But awareness cannot be a one-month conversation.

October is here, and the work continues, supporting children, strengthening families, educating communities and creating pathways for children to receive the care they need. Because behind every statistic is a child. Behind every child is a family.
And behind every family is a story that deserves to be heard.

Welcome to October.
A new month. The same mission.
Together, we create brighter futures. ❤️💙


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