Programs and Services
Hospital/ Treatment Support
Gabriella's Gifts is a part of Gabriella's Smile Foundation’s focus on providing children with cancer and their families in San Antonio area hospitals an opportunity to experience joy and smiles in the midst of their difficult journey.
Gabriella received gifts all the time. During radiation, as she struggled to get through the 33 days of her treatment, our friends collected something special for her to open every day. She had enough gifts to open one daily after she came home from her treatment. She also received packages every week with toys and gifts that brought a much needed smile to her face. While in the hospital, she received presents nearly every day. Gabriella would often pick out treats from her big stash and donate them to the prize room in the hospital.
We are committed to providing support to families in San Antonio that are in the hospital. Whether it is backpacks for their children at the beginning of the school year, a warm meal, a gift card for coffee, a gas card or a gift on special holidays, this is a need that we want to fill.
Operation Back to School is targeted on fulfilling educational needs for these children as a part of the Gabriella’s Gifts program.
Since 2016, we have served over 10,400 children with backpacks and delivered them to oncology clinics in local children's hospitals. The backpacks are gifted to these brave cancer warriors and their siblings annually before the start of each school year. We host a drive during the month in July.
Children’s Cancer Support Center
We understand the financial impact that cancer has on a family. Many families also travel to San Antonio from other cities in Texas and we want to let them know we are here for them. Our Children’s Cancer Support Center was opened to provide our cancer families with the care, resources and support they need during their child’s cancer treatment.
Take a moment to complete our family application and choose Children’s Cancer Support Center in the “Which program are you applying to?” field. Once the application is submitted, your healthcare provider must complete the healthcare provider form via email to grants@GabriellasSmile.org or via fax to 210-670-6201.
Completing the form will connect you to a family support specialist who will provide you with resources and information for programs you qualify for through our center. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of receiving financial assistance. Funds are limited and based on availability. Once your application is processed, we will notify you via email and with a phone call.