Support Services Offered by the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.

• The Butterfly Fund – Provides direct financial assistance to qualified families of children treated at the following hospitals: 
  • All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida
  • Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (both campuses) in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, Louisianna
  • Children’s Hospital at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Columbus Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia
  • Medical College of Georgia Children’s Center in Augusta, Georgia
  • Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Georgia
  • Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina
  • Memorial Children’s Hospital (Backus) in Savannah, Georgia
  • Miami Children’s Hospital (through Christina’s Kidz) in Miami, Florida
  • Shands Children's Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
  • St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida
  • Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee

Applications are made through social workers at these institutions.  Please see your hospital social worker for additional information.

• Patient Support Group Activities – Bowling, fishing, craft parties, picnics, sporting events, holiday parties, etc. These activities, social events and more are provided for children of all ages and their families. Contact BTFC for more information or to receive announcements of events.
• Parent Email List – Remain updated on BTFC activities and announcements through this email list. Members of the list can also request that their questions or concerns be sent to the entire membership.
• The Butterfly Bulletin – BTFC’s quarterly newsletter, reporting on news and events of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children.
• Larry Dean Davis Scholarship – For survivors of a pediatric brain or spinal cord tumor who are entering or continuing in an advanced educational setting (college, university, vocational school or other setting) and who demonstrate financial need. Candidates must be residents of the state of Georgia at this time. Download an application here, or call BTFC for further information and application form.
• Wings of Compassion – Are you interested in being connected with a family whose child has had a similar diagnosis to your child’s? Would you like to speak with a parent who “understands” what you are going through? BTFC will connect you with a parent/family that has gone through the process of diagnosis, treatment and all the ups and downs that may entail. If you are interested, please contact Sherry at BTFC.