The aim of the Initiative krebskranke Kinder München e.V. is to relieve the burden on children with cancer and their families by providing a wide range of support services – both during the acute illness and in the years afterwards. The broad spectrum of support offered ranges from immediate financial aid to the provision of personnel and material equipment for the children’s cancer ward, parents’ apartments close to the clinic and extensive psychosocial aftercare activities. All of these services ensure the quality of care for patients and improve the quality of life for families during this difficult time.

The still restricted visiting regulations due to the pandemic and the resulting increased isolation make everyday hospital life more difficult. Added to this is the staff shortage, which has worsened. This is placing a significant additional burden on staff, especially the psychosocial team. Psychological support is absolutely essential during the entire period of acute therapy (approx. 6 to 12 months), also because there are repeated crisis situations that are often life-threatening. Despite the good chances of survival, the entire path is always a tightrope walk that is fraught with great fear.

Moving Child supports the initiative by (partially) funding a psychologist’s position on the children’s cancer ward at the Munich Schwabing Clinic. The psychologist works systemically and focuses on the whole family.