Programs

"It's not the duration of your life, but the donation of it." -Mark Staehely

The Mark Staehely Treasure Chest Program

In December 2005 Mark's Treasure Chest program was established. A treasure chest was built and delivered to the Children's Memorial Hospital Oncology/Hematology Department at the hospital. Mark's criteria was very Simple, you had to be a child in the hospital. That was the only criteria needed to get a toy 365 days a year, anytime of the day or night. That was Mark's wish. The program was so successful that in November 2006, the Treasure Chest Program was established at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in the Radiology/Oncology Department so that children undergoing radiation therapy always had access to a toy. Mark's Treasure Chest program was also established at Proven St. Joseph Medical Center on the pediatrics floor in 2007.

"To give a toy is such a small part but I hope it helps, from the bottom of my heart" (Written by Mark in 2005)

The Mark Staehely Family Assistance Program

Make Your Mark established the Mark Staehely Family Assistance program to help children battling pediatric cancer and their families in their greatest time of need. Make Your Mark assists families with gas cards, food cards, etc... The Staehely family knew first hand how difficult day to day living expenses can be when your child is facing a life treating illness. It is our wish that no family be faced with the choice between food on their table or gas for their car to drive their child for the medical care they need.