It was the commonality of serving oncology families that brought about an introduction between RMHC Philly and The Ahmad Butler Foundation in 2019 and this relationship has benefited numerous families.
Classroom technology has never been more vital than it is today. With many school districts throughout the world moving to virtual formats or a combination of virtual and in-person learning, RMHC is proud to be partnering with ABF to ensure that students utilizing our classroom have the necessary technology to succeed in their lessons. We look forward to receiving donations of Chromebooks or similar tablets for our guests to utilize. We understand all too well that childhood cancer and serious diagnoses do not stop as the world faces a pandemic. Because of this, the families we serve need our support now more than ever before. RMHC Philly is honored to partner with ABF to provide families with technology to aid in their children’s education as well as to easily connect with their loved ones back home. Sincerely,

The Ahmad Butler Foundation has provided support to children and their families in the Department of Oncology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children (SCHC) since ABF’s Inception. In early April 2020, ABF made a large donation of food and household items to our clinic’s food pantry. ABF’s donation has enabled us to provide significant assistance to our patients and their families over the past four months. ABF is now partnering with us in supporting our patients as they return to school this fall. The ABF Remote Learning Program will provide the technology our patients need to succeed this upcoming school year as they navigate challenges associated with COVID-19. We are committed to helping implement the ABF Remote Learning Program within our department and are hopeful it will greatly benefit the 70 patients we are currently treating. Sincerely,

Caring for a sick child can be stressful under any circumstances. For families with limited resources, being at the bedside of a hospitalized child may require taking time away from work, arranging care for siblings at home, and investing in transportation, hotel stays, and meals on the go. Keeping your child connected to school and finding opportunities for fun under these circumstances can be particularly challenging, and support from organizations like the Ahmad Butler Foundation can have a big impact. Since their founding, ABF has offered our families numerous opportunities for fun through tickets to Phillies and Union games. Their donation of two education carts and Chromebooks will allow our patients to stay connected to their classrooms while in the hospital. On behalf of these families, we extend our gratitude.

The Ahmad Butler Foundation honored Children battling cancer on their National Day with a virtual awards ceremony (every Child received a metal of honor) followed by a silly hat virtual pizza party for Children hospitalized at CHOP, St Christopher's Hospital for Children, Shriners, and the Ronald McDonald House. Over 300 Pooday boxes were delivered to Children hospitalized in the above mentioned hospitals prior to Pooday. The boxes were filled with snacks beverages, silly hats, a metal for the Pooday honoree, and interactive game board so the Children and their families could participate in Pooday virtually. https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-ahmad-captain-poodaman-butler-day/ aka Pooday! ABF Volunteers along with The Mummers String Band, Swoop The Eagles Mascot , Medical staff, Captain Poodaman & The Cheetah (ABF's mascot) all wore silly hats as we celebrated these brave and courageous Children battling cancer. Local pizzerias donated over 300 pizzas to the hospitals for Children with cancer. What an amazing day, what an amazing celebration, what an AMAZING foundation to be a part of honoring Children that are fighting for their lives! Happy Pooday!

ABF is run by the most wonderful and comforting people. Every interaction I have had with with them is supportive and understanding of what a cancer family is experiencing because they know first hand the effects of childhood cancer. Since our son’s cancer diagnosis, the Captain Poodaman crew have continued to check in with my family and provide fun ways to bring happiness to our superhero. They are working hard to provide support in many ways. Their kindness is so appreciated, but to see the good they are doing on the larger scale is something incredible. Keeping families, going through the unimaginable, connected and making it possible for the kids to be able to continue school work while getting treatment with their chromebook donations is admirable! We are so grateful to ABF and all they’ve done for us and what they are doing for all the superheroes that are in the fight of their lives. Also, they know how to make sure the kids have a great time at their events! My son still talks about seeing all the characters at the aquarium!

jessmcm10
Client Served 09/04/2022

The leader of this non-profit is untiring! In turn her energy is contagious. As a volunteer under her guidance, I can speak from experience. Once an idea is born and the goal is established, it is not abandoned but achieved. The goal is always to make the life of the child and the family more positive. Sometimes a child may need a pair of sneakers. Other times it might be a night out for the family such as going to a sports game or watching a movie. It is a time for the family to feel whole despite hardship. Our leader's drive is undaunting. She spends hours on the phone asking for support from organizations, businesses and private individuals. The profits are always passed on to the families devasted by the diagnosis of childhood cancer. There is no better nonprofit out there because it is run on "love".

When a family gets the unfortunate news that there child has cancer. The blow is so devastating you never recover from it. That poor innocent child is dawned with the task of hospital stays, chemo therapy and the unknown. At The Ahmad Butler Foundation, we believe no child should ever fight alone. We give support to the children & their families bye providing whatever they need, to get through the day, the week or the month. Weather it be monetary, groceries, rent or a listening ear. It is my honor to serve these special little ones and their families. It is the best part of me.