Four Diamonds

Each year, Four Diamonds provides direct support to approximately 600 children with cancer - 100 who are newly diagnosed and 500 who are continuing their fight. Four Diamonds covers 100 percent of all medical expenses related to cancer care not covered by insurance for qualifying Four Diamonds children. Because of the community's steady and generou... s support, Four Diamonds has been able to assist 100 percent of the childhood cancer patients who have been treated at Penn State Children's Hospital. Since its creation in 1972, Four Diamonds has helped more than 3,700 children and families and supported a diverse platform of childhood cancer research at Penn State Children's Hospital, seeking improved treatments and cures to benefit those around the world. Once again, Penn State Children's Hospital was recognized as one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for childhood cancer care. The Children's Hospital was also recognized for five other specialties in U.S. News & World Report's 2016-17 rankings. Meet our Four Diamonds families and join the fight to conquer childhood cancer.Read More