Mission

Club Care is a charity organization dedicated to supporting children and families dealing with cancer. Club Care strives to create joyful moments through meaningful projects impacting individual families as well as larger oncology communities. Funding for all projects is raised through philanthropic donations. Click here for a complete list of activities and programs.

How to help

Volunteer: Club Care is always looking for volunteers of any age willing to help out. We provide opportunities to assist with existing projects virtually or live or to plan a future project. Community service hours can be provided for students by a licensed social worker. Reach out to discuss potential involvement.

Donate: Club Care relies on your financial support for all projects. 100% of donations will benefit children, families, and community members facing cancer. Club Care also welcomes donations of goods and services benefits to our cause.

Emma Justus and Club Care were featured in Making Headway’s Summer Newsletter.
Click here to read the article, “Kids on a Mission to Help Others”.

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Club Care Co-Founder

Emma Justus co-founded Club Care when she was in sixth grade at Wagner middle school. She currently attends Beacon High School in New York City. She was inspired to create Club Care after her father was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer. Unfortunately, he passed away after a two-year battle with the disease. He felt that “life should not be measured by time but by joyful moments.” She created Club Care to continue this legacy and change the lives of others in a similar situation.

  • In June 2023, Emma was the recipient of the Goddard Riverside “Good Neighbor Award” for her work with children with brain cancer in her community. Reach more about this award, click here.
  • In August 2023, Emma received the National SHYNE Organization community service award. The Shyne Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create public platforms to recognize the positive achievements of youth between the ages 13-24. She received a financial grant for Club Care’s ongoing efforts and future projects in Emma’s honor. Watch Emma’s SHYNE Award Video
  • In April of 2024, Emma Justus was a recipient of the “NYC Star Student” award. The NYC Star Student Award is given by the Patch organization to recognize local residents who are impacting New York. 

Learn more about Emma Justus

Club Care Co-Founder

Calliope Witkow co-founded Club Care in sixth grade. Currently, she attends Lab High School in New York City. She was inspired to create Club Care to honor her dad who passed away when she was 5 ½ years old. He was born with Cystic Fibrosis and in turn had two double lung transplants and a kidney transplant. He passed away from throat cancer. Her father bestowed many life lessons upon her, but one she carries with her everyday is to always see the good in every situation, no matter how serious. She hopes to help and reward as many children and families as she can, ultimately leaving her mark and honoring the person who influenced her to begin Club Care.

Club Care Team Member

Roberto Italiani joined the club care team in 2020. He co-leads Club Care at Beacon high school alongside Emma. Inspired by Calliopes’ and Emma’s impact, Roberto wanted to become a part of the movement. His contributions to Club Care are in honor of his great-Grandmother who passed away from glioblastoma brain cancer and his uncle who also passed away from brain cancer in 2019.

Links:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/clubcarenyc/
Email: clubcarenyc@gmail.com

TESTIMONIALS

“Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for my family and I…I’m so very grateful for not only the treats but the gift card as well. For you it might not seem much but for us it was a like a gift from god. So again thank you so much.” – Scarlett, teenage recipient of Club Care charity project.

“It really gives you hope for the future when you see such wonderful kids like these…Thank you.” – Robin, cancer survivor, Zoom webinar attendee.

“God bless you all for the beautiful cause of making little girls dreams come true.” – Shania, Mother of recipient of a Club Care charity project.

“I commend Emma and her team for having the passion/courage/tenacity/work ethic/joyfulness and heart to start a foundation and hold events to give back to others.” – Mary Alice Stephenson, CEO/Founder, GLAM4GOOD.

 

CARE CLUB CHAPTERS

Beacon High School ♥ NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies High School ♥ Trevor Day School ♥ St. Vincent Ferrer High School ♥ Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ♥ Pleasantville High School ♥ Miami, FL ♥ Paris, FR

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