The name periwinkle comes from the perennial Vinca minor, a plant which is used to make vincristine, a chemotherapy agent.

 

Welcome to The Periwinkle Foundation!

The Periwinkle Foundation develops and provides programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children's Hospital. 

Each year more than 4,000 children are touched by Periwinkle programs Camp Periwinkle, Camp YOLO, Family Camp, the Long Term Survivor Program and the Arts & Creative Writing Program which culminates each year in a traveling exhibition of art by children touched by cancer and blood disorders.  Through camping, recreational and arts programming, The Periwinkle Foundation provides opportunities for these special children and their families to heal emotionally, lead fuller lives and become stronger survivors.  With the generous help of our friends and supporters in the community, The Periwinkle Foundation changes lives for life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

For underwriting opportunities and more information CLICK HERE

 

 

Important Dates:

 

Family Camp

February 5-7, 2010

 

Celebration of Life

The Renaissance Houston Hotel

February 21, 2010

 

2010 Gala

All Aboard The Periwinkle Express!

March 25, 2010

 

Camp YOLO

April 23-25, 2010

 

Camp Periwinkle

August 1-7, 2010

 

 

 

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The Periwinkle Foundation is a member of COCA, Children’s Oncology Camping Association. The Periwinkle Foundation staff are members of AFP, Association of Fundraising Professionals and follows the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice and honors the Donor Bill of Rights.  The Periwinkle Foundation is strongly committed to protecting the privacy of those who use this website.  View Site Policy.