Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Who is Michael Hoefflin?
2. My child has been diagnosed with cancer. How can we become involved with the Foundation?
3. My child just turned 18 and has cancer. Can you help him?
4. What services does the Michael Hoefflin Foundation provide?
5. Who do you help?
6. I know someone whose child has been diagnosed with cancer. How can we let them know about the Foundation?
7. What geographical areas does the Michael Hoefflin Foundation serve?
8. Can you give me medical advice?
9. How can I become involved as a volunteer for the Foundation?
10. How old do I have to be to volunteer?
11. How can I make a donation to the Foundation?
12. Is my donation tax-deductible?
13. How does my donation help families?
14. How can I/my business become a Foundation sponsor?
15. When was the Michael Hoefflin Foundation established?
16. How can I receive notification of upcoming Michael Hoefflin Foundation events and other Foundation news?

Who is Michael Hoefflin?

Please read Michael’s Story to learn more about this brave young man in whose memory the Foundation is named.

My child has been diagnosed with cancer. How can we become involved with the Foundation?

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is here for you.  Please contact our offices at your earliest convenience and one of the lovely ladies in our outreach office will assist you with becoming a Foundation Family.  Please remember that there are never any fees for any of our services.

My child just turned 18 and has cancer. Can you help him?

Absolutely!  The Michael Hoefflin Foundation serves children from birth right up until their 21^st birthday.  After that time, while your child will no longer be eligible for financial assistance, you are still welcome to attend all the family events and support group meetings.

What services does the Michael Hoefflin Foundation provide?

Please see our services page for a description of the kind of support offered by the Foundation.

Who do you help?

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation services are available to all families in the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, Simi Valley and Conejo Valley who have a child under the age of 21 who has ever been diagnosed with pediatric cancer, whether or not he or she is currently in treatment.

I know someone whose child has been diagnosed with cancer. How can we let them know about the Foundation?

One of the goals of the Michael Hoefflin Foundation is to reach out to all families within our area.  If you know of a child who has been diagnosed with cancer, please tell his or her parents about our organization.  We are unable to contact a family without their consent.

What geographical areas does the Michael Hoefflin Foundation serve?

The Foundation currently serves the Santa Clarita, Antelope, Simi, Conejo, and San Fernando Valleys.  If you know someone in need outside this service area, feel free to contact our office.  We may be able to help you or your loved ones find resources in their local area.

Can you give me medical advice?

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is a support service for families dealing with the cancer of a child.  We regret that we cannot dispense medical advice.  Please contact your oncologist or a medical professional if you have any questions concerning treatment options.

How can I become involved as a volunteer for the Foundation?

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is always looking for great volunteers to join our team!  We welcome all ages and types of volunteers, though due to the nature of our organization, most of our needs are appropriate for high school aged children and above. If you would like to volunteer, simply submit our Volunteer Inquiry form and our volunteer coordinator will contact you shortly.

How old do I have to be to volunteer?

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation welcomes volunteers of all ages!  However, due to the nature of our organization, we usually have needs best filled by high school-aged volunteers and older.  Fill out our Volunteer Inquiry form and our volunteer coordinator will contact you regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities.

How can I make a donation to the Foundation?

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation accepts donations of money, goods, and services year round.  To make a monetary donation, you can visit our online donation page, or mail us a check payable to the “Michael Hoefflin Foundation.”  You can either specify how you would like the money to be applied (eg. To purchase gas and grocery cards for monthly support) or please allow the Foundation to determine the area where your donation might be best applied. 

To donate items for our auction, simply fill out an item donation form (keeping a copy for your own tax records) and return the form and item to our office.  We regret that we can only accept new and unused items to be sold at auction.

The Foundation also has a wish list of items needed in our office to help keep our operating costs as low as possible.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, your donations are tax deductible.  The Michael Hoefflin Foundation is a public non-profit 501 (c)(3) charity, Federal Tax ID number 95-4565741.  Please keep a record of all donations to the Foundation for tax purposes.

We appreciate your generosity!

How does my donation help families?

Your donation helps the families of the Michael  Hoefflin Foundation in many ways. Funds raised by the Foundation help us to provide direct, practical support to our families.  We offer monthly gas and grocery cards to offset their expenses, counseling support and family outings to give them an opportunity to connect with one another. We also support viable research in the hopes of one day finding a cure for all forms of pediatric cancer.

How can I/my business become a Foundation sponsor?

It's easy! Foundation sponosorships are available at several levels throughout the year.  Contact our office for more details!

When was the Michael Hoefflin Foundation established?

The Foundation was originally started in 1994 as a chapter of the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund, based out of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. The MHF became Federally recognized as an independent public non-profit organization in 1995 and continues to function in that capacity currently.

How can I receive notification of upcoming Michael Hoefflin Foundation events and other Foundation news?

Simply contact the Michael Hoefflin Foundation with your name, email, phone number, and mailing address to be added to our contacts.  The Foundation will never release your personal information to any other organizations.