Angels Among Us (myangelsamongus.org) hosted their annual AAU Family Overnight at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City in early November. This event brought together 22 pediatric cancer families to enjoy a ‘staycation’ for the whole family. Everyone enjoyed crafts, scavenger hunts, bonfires with s’mores, the Tree Adventure and lots of family fun.
Pediatric cancer families often face financial burdens that affect their daily lives. Family time can take a backseat due to treatment plans and hospital visits. Angels Among Us provides this Family Overnight as a free ‘staycation’ for families to relax and have fun away from the clinical environment.
The Family Overnight also serves as a connection for pediatric cancer families to share their experiences and expand their community. This is just one of the many Emotional Support Programs AAU provides throughout the year to walk alongside these families throughout their pediatric cancer journey. So far in 2025, AAU has had 772 emotional support touchpoints with families.
A special thank you to the Family Overnight’s sponsors who make this event possible: RBC and The Kelley Group, Veterans United, and the Seier Family.
AAU is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide financial and emotional support to any family whose child is battling pediatric cancer living in or being treated in the state of Nebraska. Since 2006, over 800 families have been supported with over $6 million in financial support.
If you are interested in learning more about AAU’s mission, please contact Ashley McMurchie at ashley@myangelsamongus.org or by calling (402) 934-0999.