named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Hospital Charging Stations
Installs universal cell phone charging stations in pediatric hospital waiting areas, starting at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med.
Immediate Family Relief
Offers gas and grocery gift cards, professional cleaning services, and fulfillment of family wish lists to ease financial and emotional stress during medical crises.
Ocho™ Comfort Companion Program
Provides handmade crocheted octopus comfort items for children undergoing medical treatment, designed to offer emotional reassurance and calm.
Ocho™ Crochet Class
Hosts volunteer-led classes teaching community members to make Ocho™ octopuses, fostering community engagement and comfort item production.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 2 activities
- Distributes comfort items and entertainment supplies to pediatric patientsProvides toys, games, crafts, gift cards, and comfort items such as crocheted octopuses (Ocho™) to children undergoing inpatient and outpatient medical treatment, primarily at Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med and the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.
- Organizes volunteer workshops to create comfort itemsHosts workshops to train and engage volunteers in making handmade comfort octopuses for distribution to hospitalized children.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Provides financial and logistical support to families of pediatric patientsOffers gas and grocery gift cards, fulfills family wish lists, coordinates fundraising for treatment expenses, and provides professional cleaning services to reduce emotional and financial burdens for families of children undergoing medical treatment, with support extending to families in multiple states when capacity allows.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Supports families of children diagnosed with cancerDelivers emotional, physical, and financial support specifically to families of children diagnosed with cancer, including direct services at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Installs patient-centered infrastructure improvements in pediatric hospitalsInstalled a universal cell phone charging station in the D7 waiting room at Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med to support families during extended hospital stays.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$36K41%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$102K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$24K
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Net assets$24K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Chelsea Palmer — Community Engagement Director
- Colby Enides — Director of Special Projects & Programs
- Derek Nease — Director of Development
- Nicole Wilson — Board Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Albany Med Partner — Partnered with Albany Med to install cell phone charging stations in pediatric waiting rooms at Bernard & Millie Duker’s Children’s Hospital.
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Provides support to families receiving care at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders within Albany Medical Center.
- Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Med Partner — Partner hospital where pediatric patients receive support
- Building on Love Partner — Partner organization providing temporary financial assistance to families caring for a critically ill child
- Capital Cup For Kids, Inc. Partner — Partner organization dedicated to connecting athletes of all ages to community service and the spirit of giving in the greater Capital Region of New York
- Capital Region Cancer Consortium Partner — Partner network focused on reducing the cancer burden in New York through collaborative, evidence-based strategies
- Circle of Champs Partner — Partner program offering outings and activities for families of children battling life-threatening illnesses
- Double H Ranch Partner — Partner organization providing specialized programs and year-round support for children and families living with chronic and serious illnesses
- Find Help Partner — Partner organization offering free or reduced-cost resources including food, housing, financial assistance, and health care
- HopeClub Partner — Partner wellness community center for individuals affected by cancer
- Life Maid Simple Partner — Partner providing pet-safe cleaning services for families facing health needs or life disruptions
- Living Resources Partner — Partner organization offering individualized services in residential housing, education, employment, counseling, and community programs
- Logan Strong Foundation Network — Family participates in the foundation's support network as both a beneficiary and board member.
- Logan Strong Foundation Board Network — Board members coordinate volunteer engagement and event participation.
- Maddie’s Mark Partner — Partner organization providing 'best days ever' for children facing major illness and support for their families
- McDonald's Partner — Partner in supporting children and families through fundraising initiatives such as McDonald's Thursdays.
- Meghan's Mission Partner — Partner nonprofit spreading support and positivity to children diagnosed with cancer
- Mohawk Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the Logan Strong Foundation's event.
- NYOH Community Cancer Foundation Partner — Partner organization providing financial assistance and resources to individuals diagnosed with cancer
- NYSID Partner — Partner nonprofit membership organization advancing employment and opportunities for individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans
- NYSpecial Needs Expo Partner — Partner event connecting families with local resources and support for mental, learning, and physical disabilities
- Prime Storage Partner — Title sponsor of the 4th Annual Logan Cup golf tournament.
- The Catie Hoch Foundation Partner — Partner organization supporting children with cancer and their families through financial assistance, essential resources, and moments of joy
- The Flutter Express Partner — Partner transportation service providing round-trip travel between the Capital Region and major medical centers in NYC and Boston
- The HopeClub of the Capital Region Partner — Hosts workshops for making comfort octopuses.
- The Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center Partner — Works closely with The Melodies Center to support childhood cancer patients and their families.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immediate and Personalized Family Supportmethodology: personalized_family_supportBy providing immediate, individualized support tailored to each family's unique needs, the foundation increases impact and reduces distress during medical crises, because timely and specific interventions address urgent emotional and practical needs more effectively than standardized or delayed aid.
- Lived Experience-Informed Support Modelmethodology: lived_experience_modelBy modeling support after the founder's personal experiences and timely acts of kindness received during their child’s medical journey, the foundation delivers more resonant and effective assistance to families, because shared experience fosters empathy, trust, and relevance in intervention.
- Symbolic Comfort Design for Emotional Supportmethodology: symbolic-design-for-comfortBy using octopus-shaped comfort items whose tentacles mimic the umbilical cord, the foundation provides emotional comfort to hospitalized children, because tactile and symbolic connections to the womb environment evoke feelings of safety and reduce anxiety in medical settings.