Our Mission
Helping kids live well through the hardest fight.
When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, the world stops making sense, and the bills don't stop coming. Luke's Kids Foundation helps families across the globe carry the financial weight of treatment, travel, and care so they can focus on what matters most: their child. Founded in 2020 in memory of Luke Mankabady (2006 to 2019), our work is rooted in the Coptic Orthodox faith that gave Luke strength and the belief that every child deserves to live well, even through the hardest fight.
Our values.
Dignity.
Every family who comes to us is met with respect. There are no questionnaires designed to make anyone feel small.
Specificity.
Vague help is not help. We name what we cover and what we don't.
Family first.
A sick child is not a project. The family unit is what we serve.
Joy in the journey.
Luke's life was full of joy. We carry that forward in everything we do.
What we do, what we don't.
We do this
- Provide direct financial grants to cover treatment, travel, lodging, and care-related costs
- Support families navigating a serious diagnosis, anywhere in the world
- Honor families of any background, faith, or geography
We do not do this
- Provide medical advice or direct medical care
- Replace insurance or hospital financial assistance programs
- Require any religious affiliation as a condition of support