The Society of MSK Patient Care Committees

Members of The Society’s Patient Care Committees are dedicated volunteers who plan and support initiatives to enhance the patient experience at MSK. Their efforts bring comfort, joy, and hope to patients and families, creating a nurturing environment that fosters healing and well-being.
A group of MSK Kids staff members stand together, smiling, dressed as different characters from the Little Mermaid, in a hallway at MSK.

The heart and soul of The Society of MSK

Through innovative programming and compassionate care, Patient Care Committees transform the patient journey, ensuring every individual receives the best support and attention during treatment.
A closeup of the hand of an MSK clinician holding the hand of an MSK patient.
1,900+
Dreams granted since 1988
by The Society Dream Team
700+
Holiday gifts delivered
each year to pediatric and adult patients at MSK
$1M+
Granted yearly
to MSK Social Services for patient transportation and temporary housing

Patient Care Committees in action

Members of The Society’s Patient Care Committees passionately plan and support the initiatives below to enhance the patient experience at MSK, bringing comfort, joy, and hope to people with cancer and their families.

Children’s Committee
Children’s Committee

The Children’s Committee organizes the Prom, Halloween Party, and Holiday Celebration events for children undergoing treatment and coordinates donation drives, funding DJs, face painters, decorations, and toys to make joyful memories.

Dream Team
Dream Team

Our Dream Team of anonymous volunteers fulfill adult patients’ dreams — from bathrobes to family getaways. Guided by MSK’s Department of Social Work, this team has made about 1,900 dreams come true since 1988.

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Patient Environment Program
Patient Environment Program

The Patient Environment Program funds proposals from within MSK to enhance the hospital experience and environment for patients. These projects are not covered by the hospital’s departmental budgets.

Volunteer and Patient Recreation
Volunteer and Patient Recreation

This committee provides year-round volunteer opportunities to uplift MSK patients. Key projects include an activity cart, a holiday gift bag drive, holiday decorations, the Visible Ink writing program, and the MSK choir, Rising Voices.

Social Services
Social Services

Our Social Services grants team helps provide funds for parking, transport, housing, and essentials like food and utilities. They also contribute to MSK Kids pediatric support groups, aiding communication and coping during treatment.

Get involved with The Society of MSK

There are many great ways to be part of our dynamic community and raise vital funds for MSK.
Support The Society’s 2024–2025 campaign
Fund research at MSK that aims to understand why cases of colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers are rising worldwide for people under 50 — and to help develop more effective, less toxic therapies.
Donate to The Society of MSK
Every tax-deductible gift makes a difference. Your generosity supports leading-edge research, compassionate care, and vital education programs at MSK, a global authority on cancer.
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