Coo Coo's Cares

Small acts, real help. A set dollar amount from every Coo Coo's Cares purchase goes to help families facing childhood cancer—one cozy cup and comfy tee at a time. From little acorns, mighty love grows.

This is the "why" and the "how": what we give, how you can see it, and how our Small Batch of Friends community quietly shows up in practical ways.

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Childhood cancer awareness ribbon with heart Bert the gecko with coffee Bert says: "Love is a verb."

Why we're doing this

Jeff: Cancer took my mom. My grandmother, my best friend, and others I love have faced long illnesses. Childhood cancer, especially, feels uniquely wrong.

Coo Coo's Cares is one way to turn grief into goodness—clear giving, real receipts, and practical help. Not a vague promise. Not a complicated program. Just a simple path for everyday purchases to become everyday support for families who are carrying a lot.

A community that shows up

A set amount from every purchase gives—every day, not just in a season. We publish the running total right here, so you can see exactly what it adds up to. No mystery. Just receipts and real help.

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Cups poured for a kiddo
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Dollars donated (running total)

The faces behind Coo Coo's Cares

This isn't abstract. It's personal. These are the women and friend who taught me what love, resilience, and "showing up" look like.

My mom, my grandmother, and my best friend are woven into every decision here. They're why this page exists, and why Coo Coo's Cares will always be more than a marketing line.

When we say "Small Batch of Friends," this is the kind of circle we mean—people who held us up when it was heavy, laughed with us in hospital rooms, and stayed for the long, quiet in-between moments.

As we build, this section will quietly hold the real why: photos, names, and tiny stories that keep us grounded in the humans behind the work.

Jeff's mom smiling with a coffee My mom
Jeff's grandmother enjoying time with family My grandmother
Jeff's best friend sharing a laugh My best friend

How it works

  • Eligible products: Items marked with the Coo Coo's Cares badge—coffee, mugs, apparel, and gift sets.
  • Giveback: A set dollar amount from every eligible item goes to help families facing childhood cancer—you'll see the exact amount on each product (for example, $5 from a tee, $2 from a mug). As we grow, we'll name the childhood-cancer organizations we support.
  • Always on: This isn't a seasonal promotion—a set amount from every eligible purchase gives, every day.
  • Shown plainly: We publish the running total—and dates and recipients too, once partners are named—so you can see exactly what your orders helped make possible.
  • Note: Customer purchases are not tax-deductible, even when a set amount is donated.

Childhood Cancer 101 (quick, human read)

This isn't medical advice—just plain-language snapshots of common diagnoses, and why families often need more than "thoughts and prayers."

Leukemias — often the first word families hear

Blood and bone-marrow cancers. Many kids respond well to treatment, but regimens can be long and exhausting. Families juggle clinic days, side effects, and the way "normal life" suddenly disappears.

Brain & CNS tumors

Care can involve surgery, chemo, and radiation, plus rehab and therapies. Families often manage long-term follow-up and the ripple effects on school, work, and everyday routines.

Lymphomas

Cancers of the lymph system. Many are treatable, but families still navigate scans, immune concerns, and the real-life logistics of missed work, school, and constant appointments.

Neuroblastoma

Often affects very young children. Treatment can be intensive and complex, with long hospital stays and recovery. Practical support for caregivers makes a real difference.

Sarcomas (bone & soft tissue)

Treatments may include chemo, surgery, and rehab. Families juggle pain management, mobility changes, and the emotional weight of "learning the new normal."

Memory & Honor Wall (with permission, always)

Over time, this space may hold photos and first names of children whose families say, "Yes, please remember them here." It's meant to be gentle, respectful, and optional—an echo of the love that keeps going.

Placeholder image for a child remembered through Coo Coo's Cares In memory
Child's name

A few gentle words, chosen with the family, about what they loved or how they're remembered.

Posted with family permission.

Placeholder image representing a child honored through Coo Coo's Cares In honor
Child's name

Maybe it's a favorite animal, game, or color—something that feels like them, not just their diagnosis.

Shared with permission, updated as families wish.

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Room for future stories

We'll only ever post with clear consent, and we'll gladly remove or update anything if families change their minds.

Consent first. Care always.

Keep the vibes brewing

Last updated: August 13, 2026