Register to receive our quarterly newsletter via email and stay up-to-date on how PADRES is helping families in need Since its inception, PADRES’ programs, activities and services have served 3,200 families and more than 16,000 extended family members residing in Southern California. PADRES Contra El Cáncer is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families. PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES) brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders, as well as, effective methods for their treatment. We currently remain the only Latino organization of its kind operating within the United States. The success of our unique and inclusive program model is premised upon a health & education curriculum designed to be culturally–relevant, family–centered and community–based. All PADRES programs, activities and services, while oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from all races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away. History Founded in 1985, PADRES was created after two research studies funded by the American Cancer Society indicated that culturally–relevant educational and emotional support services for the Latino patient were lacking in the medical setting. READ MORE... Family Profiles At PADRES, our commitment to our mission is driven by a passion to create and maintain a beautiful smile on the face of our many children and families. READ MORE... Leadership To honor and respect PADRES' life–saving mission is to count on the unconditional love, compassion and dedication to human service from visionary leadership. READ MORE... Staff Meet the individuals who provide the vision of HOPE for our children and their families. READ MORE...