Case for Smiles (formerly ConKerr Cancer)
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Case for Smiles, a nonprofit based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, supports sick children and their families by providing whimsical pillowcases designed to improve emotional well-being during treatment or recovery. From a personal project started by Cindy Kerr, the initiative has grown into an international movement with more than 120 chapters across North America and thousands of volunteers. The primary beneficiaries are children facing cancer or other serious illnesses, along with their families, who receive the pillowcases as a way to provide emotional comfort and a sense of normalcy during treatment. In a recent development, the organization partnered with the Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress to provide families with additional resources, expanding its support beyond material items.