Changing the Childhood Cancer Journey

Removing the everyday barriers that make it difficult for children to continue treatment — one family, one journey at a time.

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Our Voyage

A Journey Built on Hope

Follow the milestones that shaped Little Ark Foundation's growing support for children and families throughout treatment.

2021

Little Ark Foundation Is Established

Little Ark became a registered nonprofit in the United States and the Philippines, laying the foundation for the work ahead.

March 11, 2024

Our Journey with National Children’s Hospital Begins

Little Ark signed its Memorandum of Agreement with National Children’s Hospital and immediately began providing housing, meals, and transportation to help families stay close to treatment.

Little Ark Foundation and National Children’s Hospital representatives signing their agreement
Little Ark Foundation and National Children’s Hospital representatives gathered after the agreement signing
Children and caregivers resting in Little Ark temporary housing
Children sharing a meal during their stay with Little Ark Foundation
The vehicle originally used to transport children and families to treatment

November 11, 2024

Care Cart Launches

Ruru Madrid donated the Care Cart to Little Ark Foundation, launching a program at National Children’s Hospital that brings free meals and drinks directly to patients and caregivers during long hospital days.

Ruru Madrid standing beside the donated Little Ark Care Cart
Little Ark Foundation partners gathered with the donated Care Cart
Care Cart supporters gathered behind the cart with meal donations
Little Ark Foundation team members gathered with Care Cart meal donations

December 1, 2024

More Room to Care

Little Ark moved into a larger condo unit, increasing its bed capacity and giving children a small space where they could play.

A children’s sleeping room with several prepared beds
Food, household supplies, and storage shelves inside the larger condo unit
A small children’s play area inside the larger condo unit

March 31, 2025

Hope in Transit Arrives

Senator Raffy Tulfo donated Little Ark’s first dedicated patient transport vehicle, providing families with safe and reliable rides to treatment.

Little Ark Foundation and hospital representatives gathered with the Hope in Transit vehicle
Hope in Transit vehicle unveiling with Little Ark Foundation and hospital representatives
Children, families, and Little Ark Foundation supporters gathered beside the Hope in Transit vehicle

September 30, 2025

LAF Center Opens

The LAF Center opened inside National Children’s Hospital, giving children a place to play, learn, and enjoy activities while waiting for treatment.

The completed LAF Center learning and activity space
The LAF Center activity space with books, toys, tables, and an ark mural
Hospital and Little Ark Foundation representatives gathered inside the LAF Center
Children and families gathered inside the LAF Center

November 15, 2025

Finally, A Home

Little Ark moved into a bigger home closer to NCH, allowing us to welcome more families and support them throughout treatment.

The exterior of the Little Ark Foundation home
The reception and common area inside the Little Ark Foundation home
A family bedroom inside the Little Ark Foundation home
A family bedroom with an underwater mural inside the Little Ark Foundation home
Beds and a colorful mural inside the Little Ark Foundation home
Children and caregivers gathered inside the Little Ark Foundation home

Growing Impact

See how Little Ark's programs are reaching more children and families as our mission continues to grow.

Housing

7,409Bed Nights Provided

2026 YTD: 3,515

974 in 2024 2,920 in 2025

Transportation

3,235Families Transported

2026 YTD: 949

520 in 2024 1,766 in 2025

Meals

12,980Hot Meals Served

2026 YTD: 9,494

570 in 2024 2,916 in 2025

LAF Activity Center

1,084Children Served

2026 YTD: 311

47 in 2024 726 in 2025

Care Cart

12,013Meals Distributed

2026 YTD: 4,140

1,132 in 2024 6,741 in 2025