PJ's for P.U.N.T. at Carousel Academy

P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative is a local public charity that services families right in our back yards who have a child fighting pediatric cancer. On March 23rd, we welcome all Carousel Academy staff and students to wear “Pajamas for P.U.N.T.”. Unfortunately, here at Carousel our staff has heard “your student has cancer” far too many times. We have celebrated remission with parents, and we have cried with them while they experienced the deepest level of loss. Let's help Carousel Academy School become difference makers for local kids and families facing pediatric cancer!

P.U.N.T. has (6) programs to support families facing pediatric cancer and loss in Western New York that include:

Helping Hands is a critical safety net to help families make ends meet for basic living expenses by paying bills directly to alleviate the most pressing financial hardships.

Dawson’s Locker aids with the day-to-day costs of pediatric cancer by providing gas and grocery cards and hospital parking and cafeteria vouchers. These items are distributed by our psychosocial teammates at both Oishei Children’s Hospital’s inpatient unit and Roswell Park’s pediatric clinic. This program is named in honor of Buffalo Bills Tight Ends and P.U.N.T. champion Dawson Knox.  

Ultimate Compassion bereavement efforts center around an annual “Remembrance Weekend” retreat and funeral assistance for every child in our community who is lost to cancer. 

Adopt-a-Family brightens the holiday season for patients and their families by fulfilling wish lists.

Fields of Dreams gives patients referred by hospital psychologists for being most in need of a morale boost a special gift, experience, or opportunity. 

Game Day offers a child fighting cancer and their family a memorable opportunity to cheer on our Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in the comfort and security of a private suite.

Make your donation here, share with friends and family, and wear pajamas on March 23rd!