Give Hope a Home: A shelter for Teens with Cancer

Dear Supporters,

Thanks to your generosity and commitment, we have continue to transform the lives of adolescents with cancer and their families across Chile. We are deeply grateful for your support, which allows Fundación Camino to offer not just a place to stay, but a true home during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Why This Project Matters

In Chile, specialized cancer treatment for adolescents is centralized in Santiago, the capital city. This forces many families to leave their homes, their jobs, and support networks to accompany their children during long and demanding treatment processes far from their home. Adolescence is already a critical stage of life, and facing cancer during this period can deeply affect emotional wellbeing, education, and future life plans.

Fundación Camino was created to respond to this urgent need. We are the first shelter in Chile specifically designed for adolescents with cancer, providing accommodation for young people aged 10 to 19 and one caregiver, regardless of where they come from in the country.

Impact So Far

We have been able to:

Welcome adolescents and families from different regions of Chile

Reduce the financial and emotional burden associated with cancer treatment

Create a warm, youth-centered environment where hope, dignity, and belonging are restored

For many families, Fundación Camino becomes a place of relief, stability, and strength—a home where they can breathe, rest, and feel supported.

Thank You for Being Part of This Journey

Your contribution is more than a donation—it is a message of hope. You are helping adolescents with cancer not only survive, but live with dignity, connection, and a sense of future.

Thank you for standing with Fundación Camino and for helping us turn adversity into an opportunity to transcend.

With gratitude,

Fundación Camino Team
Giving hope a home for adolescents with cancer in Chile

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Since the implementation, Fundación Camino’s House of Care has provided a safe and supportive home for adolescents with cancer and their caregivers who must travel from diferent parts of Chile to Santiago (the Capital) for treatment. Families have consistently expressed how the warm environment of the housing facility has given them not only a place to stay, but also a sense of dignity and belonging during a very difficult time. The welcoming atmosphere, rooted in respect and compassion, has eased the burden of long hospital journeys and reduced the emotional and financial strain on caregivers.

Beyond accommodation, Fundación Camino has implemented a variety of workshops and programs designed to support both patients and their families. These initiatives include psycosocial support and emotional support, recreational activities, and life-skills workshops that foster resilience, hope and creativity. Caregivers benefit from training sessions and peer-sharing spaces, while adolescents engage in activities that encourage creativity, self-expression, and social connection. Together, these programs create a holistic support system that addresses not only medical needs, but also emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing.

Feedback from families and the broader community has been overwhelmingly positive. Caregivers have highlighted how the workshops and supportive environment have helped them feel less isolated and more empowered in their role. Adolescents describe the house as a safe space where they can connect with others who understand their journey. Local partners and the wider community have also recognized Fundación Camino as a pioneer in adolescent cancer care, acknowledging the impact the House of Care has had in strengthening solidarity and hope among families.

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