About Us

5 million children are coping with a
parent's cancer diagnosis.

That’s 5 million children at risk of experiencing increased anxiety, emotional isolation, loss of social interest, and/or feelings of hopelessness. And that’s why, at Kesem, we are committed to creating a world where every child who has a parent with a cancer diagnosis or has lost a parent to cancer is never alone. We support these children through and beyond their parent’s cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community.

At Kesem, a set of shared values guide our work and how we conduct ourselves every day.

• Empathy - We seek to understand and appreciate other perspectives and experiences.

• Resilience - We empower and support each other through challenges while fostering a spirit of joy and hopefulness.

• Continuous learning - We operate with curiosity and a willingness to try new things, and we see our successes and setbacks as opportunities for growth.

• Accountability - We are individually and collectively responsible for advancing our mission.

Perks and Benefits

Kesem offers a benefits package for full-time employees, including employer-subsidized health benefits, employee-funded dental and vision benefits, employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a healthcare concierge service, telecommuting, paid time off (PTO), Short-Term Disability and parental leave offerings.