About

Patti's place was founded in honor of a young woman named Patti, whose sister was
diagnosed with childhood cancer at age 16, Patti was 15 at the time of her sister's
diagnosis. Patti and her family supported her sister through her treatment, and later
through four other cancer diagnoses. Patti's sister married and became the mother of two
beautiful, healthy children. Sadly, Patti's sister was again diagnosed with cancer and died
of Breast cancer in 2004.

Patti stood with her sister through all of her treatments, helping care for her niece and
nephew. Like her sister, Patti's life was forever changed by Childhood Cancer. She
remains a strong supporter of research to cure cancer.

Patti's Place is open to Young people who are currently off treatment, their brother,
sisters, parents and grandparents.

Patti's Place is:

* Open to families of all ages. No time limit for how long someone has been off
treatment.

* Supportive counseling for people living with relapse.

* Grief counseling for families who have experienced the death of a person from
Childhood Cancer or subsequent cancer diagnoses or other related illnesses.

Patti's Place has no fee for service. Services are offered by licensed social workers or
counselors.

Patti's Place would like to foster interaction and mutual support between families in the DC
Metro area. We are committed to assisting families link to other programs and organizations
connected with the treatment of childhood cancer.