COURAGE FOR KIDS
Hope for every child fighting cancer.
We exist to bring comfort, encouragement, and real support to children facing one of life's toughest challenges, and to the families standing beside them.
About Us
Built on compassion,
driven by action.
Courage for Kids was created with one purpose: to support children fighting cancer and to bring comfort to families during an incredibly difficult time. Childhood cancer affects thousands of families every year, yet many children continue to face their journeys without enough support or awareness.
Our organization is built on compassion, courage, and community. We believe every child deserves hope, encouragement, and the reminder that their fight matters. Through outreach, support initiatives, and advocacy, Courage for Kids works to create meaningful change—one child at a time.
CEO & FOUNDER OF COURAGE FOR KIDS
Jacob Rogers
Courage for Kids was founded by Jacob Rogers, a student who saw the need for stronger support systems for children battling cancer. What began as a vision to help even one child has grown into a mission focused on compassion, action, and advocacy.
As founder, Jacob Rogers committed to using leadership, service, and community engagement to uplift children facing cancer and their families. Courage for Kids represents the belief that age does not limit impact, and that meaningful change starts with caring enough to act.
Executive Leadership
Guiding the vision, strategy, and long-term growth of Courage for Kids while ensuring every decision advances our mission of supporting children battling pediatric cancer and their families.
Jacob Rogers
CEO & Founder
Founded Courage for Kids with a vision to create lasting support for children battling pediatric cancer and lead the organization's long‒term growth
Julia Bagwell
Fundraising Director
Helps guide organizational strategy, fundraising initiatives, and leadership development while supporting Courage for Kids' continued growth.
David Feig
Director of Logistics and Outreach
Provides leadership in organizational operations, outreach, and strategic planning to help expand Courage for Kids' impact.
THE TEAM
The people behind the mission.
Behind Courage for Kids is a dedicated team united by one shared goal: supporting children with cancer.
Each member of our team brings passion, leadership, and commitment to the mission. Together, we work to organize initiatives, connect with the community, and ensure every child we support feels seen, valued, and encouraged.
Daniel Flores
Executive Director of Initiatives
Isaac Okebe
Volunteer Coordinator
Alayna Phillips
Public Relations Director
Owen Roberts
Creative Engagement Coordinatior
OUR MISSION
What we do for kids & families.
Courage Boxes
Thoughtfully curated boxes designed to brighten difficult days with small moments of joy — activities, comforting essentials, and reminders that no child faces this alone.
Family Support
We stand beside families navigating uncertainty — connecting them with resources, encouragement, and a community that truly understands what they're going through.
Advocacy
Through community outreach, partnerships, and storytelling, we raise awareness around childhood cancer and work to close the gaps in support systems.
GET INVOLVED
Together, we help families feel less alone .
Every child deserves support during their fight against cancer, and every person has the power to help. By donating, you provide resources, encouragement, and advocacy for children and families facing childhood cancer. By volunteering, you become part of a community dedicated to compassion and action.
Take a stand. Make an impact. Join Courage for Kids today.
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