While CAP operates as a retail enterprise, the sale proceeds from artwork featured on stationery and other gift items support patient programs at MD Anderson.  Since its inception in 1973, more than $29 million has been generated, directly sustaining programs that have no other source of funding.

Through worldwide sales of young cancer patients' original artwork featured on seasonal note cards and gift items, the project has returned more than $27 million to programs that benefit cancer patients and their families. Each year, the project offers Holiday, Everyday and Valentine collections of note cards and other gift items.

Last year, card and gift sales funded $1.25 million in programs benefiting MD Anderson patients. While  CAP’s highest priority is providing children with cancer opportunities to live a more normal childhood and prepare successfully for adulthood, the project also provides programs accessible to more than 96,000 patients of all ages served each year at MD Anderson.

Through the years, this network of support and friendship is very much a part of CAP’s culture. Friendships made sustain our children and provide comfort during difficult times. By purchasing cards and gifts from CAP, you are helping us fund many important patient-focused programs..

Quick Facts:

• Since 1973, CAP has contributed more than $27 million to fund patient-focused programs at MD Anderson.

• All products feature the original artwork of young cancer patients, which is created in weekly art classes that are funded by CAP proceeds. 

• CAP is grateful for its support from thousands of community volunteers who contribute their time and talents year-round. Last year alone, volunteers donated almost 481,526 hours to the project – the equivalent of 232 full-time employees.

• CAP depends on support from retail and corporate partners. Currently, products are sold in more than 2,000 retail locations throughout the U.S.