CCCheyanna's Champions 4 Children
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About Cheyanna's Champions 4 Children
A child’s diagnosis can shape an entire family’s life, especially when answers and insurance coverage are hard to come by. Since 2012, Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children has helped children and families across Texas with expenses such as genetic testing, therapies, adaptive equipment, mental health care, and travel to specialists. Donor support also gives families places to connect, siblings room to be seen, and children opportunities to belong through Dream Teams, wellness programs, peer groups, and uplifting experiences.
CC4C pairs financial medical assistance with support that stays with the whole family. Dream Teams welcome children as honorary members of volunteer groups for two years, while the Spotlight Child Program offers a two-year period of assistance, wellness resources, uplifting experiences, and ongoing community connection.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Financial Medical Assistance
Provides assistance for critical medical services and expenses often denied or not covered by insurance, including genetic testing, treatments, therapies, mental health care, adaptive equipment, respite care, and travel to specialists.
Whole Family Well-Being and Support
Provides emotional health resources, peer support, family gatherings, wellness programming, and community connections for children, parents, siblings, and caregivers.
Dream Teams
Matches children with volunteer groups, such as high school teams, businesses, arts groups, and community organizations, that welcome them as honorary members for a two-year period.
Uplifting Trips
Creates adaptive travel and recreational experiences, including adaptive summer and winter trips to the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah.
TRIBE 4 Moms
Offers monthly gatherings where mothers can connect, share resources, receive emotional support, and access wellness tools.
TRIBE 4 Dads
Provides a peer community where fathers can connect, exchange practical advice, and discuss the experience of raising a child with a rare or undiagnosed condition.
Sibling Adventures
Hosts outings twice a year for siblings and parents to build memories, strengthen family connections, and recognize siblings’ experiences.
Spotlight Child Program
A two-year program for children with rare or undiagnosed conditions that combines financial assistance, Dream Teams, family wellness support, uplifting events, and community connection.
Champion Children and Alumni Community
Continues encouragement, events, and community connection for children after the Spotlight Child Program, with transition to an Alumni community at age 19.
Family Resources
Connects families with information and referrals related to mental health, legal and financial services, special needs, therapy, integrative health, and funding support.
About this work
Mission
To enhance the quality of life for children and families in Texas with rare and undiagnosed conditions.
Who they serve
Children ages 0–18, and their families, living with rare or undiagnosed medical conditions in Texas. The Spotlight Child Program is specifically available to families in Austin and surrounding suburbs, while financial medical assistance is available to eligible families across Texas.
Their impact
- CC4C programs reach more than 100 children and families in over 43 Texas cities.
- CC4C has provided more than 850 medical reimbursements.
- The Spotlight Child Program has served over 100 children.
- In CC4C’s most recent impact report, 100% of families reported that their child’s emotional well-being improved through CC4C programs.
- CC4C’s annual Night 2 Uplift gala has raised over $4 million since its inception to support Texas children and families experiencing rare or undiagnosed conditions.
How your donation helps
- Medical treatments, genetic testing, medications, medical supplies, and medical appointments
- Physical, occupational, speech, acupuncture, equine, and in-home therapies
- Mental health services for children, parents, and siblings
- Adaptive equipment, assistive technology, accessibility modifications, and assistive animal training
- Respite care and patient health record management services
- Lodging and airfare for travel to out-of-town specialists
- Adaptive camps, therapeutic clinics, and CC4C-led events
- Dream Teams, whole-family wellness programs, TRIBE gatherings, sibling activities, and uplifting experiences
Need help?
How someone in need can access Cheyanna's Champions 4 Children’s services.
Families seeking financial medical assistance must apply through CC4C and meet eligibility requirements. Eligible children may receive assistance through age 18 for approved expenses not covered by insurance. The Spotlight Child Program accepts applications annually beginning August 1 and is for children ages 5–18 residing in Austin and surrounding suburbs. Families can contact CC4C at 512-777-1065 or info@cc4c.org for assistance and program information.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“CC4C gave us strength when we felt alone. They reminded us we’re part of a bigger family.” – CC4C Parent
“We truly appreciate all the hard work and effort put in by the CC4C team to bring joy and happiness to our lives. The memories that we created will always hold a special place in our hearts.” – CC4C Mom
“Our experience with CC4C has been truly special. The support, sense of community, and opportunities for connection have made a lasting impact on our family. Overall, CC4C has been a blessing. We’re grateful for the care and compassion you show families and for creating spaces where our children feel seen, included, and celebrated.” – CC4C Family
Grant support
$59,628 from 4 funders · through 2023 (IRS 990 records).
- The Louise and Michael D Burke Family — $2,000 (2023)General & Unrestricted
- AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC — $50,000 (2022)FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES
- DON A SANDERS FAMILY FOUNDATION — $5,000 (2020)EXEMPT FUNCTION
- Amherst Foundation — $2,628 (2017)Support for children with rare and un-diagnosed conditions. Rachel Nau, an Amherst employee requested matching funds to help sponsor an event to assist 10 childen that are paired with 10 champion athletes and 10 school teams.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Cheyanna's Champions 4 Children has shared.
Current needs
- Monthly donors to help provide steady support for families
- Dream Team volunteers, including high school teams, businesses, arts groups, and community organizations
- Birthday cards, Valentine’s Day cards, supportive notes to parents, and program supplies such as holiday-party stocking stuffers
- Event sponsors for Night 2 Uplift, golf tournaments, and community celebrations
- In-kind donations for the Night 2 Uplift gala and other program needs
Volunteer opportunities
- Join a Dream Team and welcome a CC4C child as an honorary team member
- Plan group activities, celebrations, practices, performances, or outings for a matched child
- Make birthday cards and Valentine’s Day cards
- Write supportive notes to parents
- Donate program supplies, including stocking stuffers for the holiday party
- Serve through the Teen Advocates program
- Host a fundraising event such as a dinner, gala, auction, golf tournament, marathon, biking event, lemonade stand, or online fundraiser
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
In the media
- Cedar Park City Lifestyle, “A Lifeline for Hope and Healing,” covering CC4C’s support for families, financial medical assistance, Dream Teams, family well-being initiatives, and uplifting trips.
- CBS Austin, coverage of the Bridges 18+ Program connected to a CC4C family story.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does the Dream Teams program work?
CC4C matches a child with a volunteer group based on shared interests. The group welcomes the child as an honorary member for two years and provides at least two group activities during each school year, with adult leadership and support from CC4C.
What expenses can Financial Medical Assistance cover?
Eligible expenses may include genetic testing, medical care, medications, therapies, mental health services, adaptive equipment, respite care, tutoring for specific disabilities, travel to specialists, adaptive camps, therapeutic clinics, and CC4C-led events.
What support is included in the Spotlight Child Program?
The two-year program includes the opportunity to apply for financial medical assistance, a matched Dream Team, whole-family wellness resources, peer support, family events, uplifting experiences, and a sponsored adaptive trip to the National Ability Center.
How does CC4C support siblings and parents?
Parents can join TRIBE 4 Moms or TRIBE 4 Dads peer gatherings, while siblings can take part in Sibling Adventures. CC4C also connects families with wellness and mental health support, community, and practical resources.
What happens after a child completes the Spotlight Child Program?
After two years as a Spotlight Child, the child continues as a Champion Child with encouragement, events, and community connection. At age 19, the child transitions into CC4C’s Alumni community.
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