The Mission
My Friend Linkin is a non-profit that aims to teach and inspire others about childhood cancer. MFL is dedicated to advancing the education of childhood cancer through the biographies of kids in our My Friend series. These books humanize the journey of cancer through a children's book written by other children. Children ask the hard questions and those who are fighting the battle are eager to share their story.
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Since 2017 when Naudia followed Linkin's journey interviewing Linkin, his family, and following him to cancer treatments, MFL has been writing books about different children and through the process of discovery, these books tell us how different every cancer really is. Naudia complied all of her notes and wrote a book to help children like her understand cancer better. Shipped worldwide, My Friend Linkin has educated so many children (and adults!).
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No matter the hardships families face, a project like MFL is a unique piece of the journey that will stay with them forever.
Scholarship Oveview
The My Friend Linkin Scholarship will award two scholarships each year:
ï‚· $500 to a student currently battling cancer or a cancer survivor.
ï‚· $500 to the friend who supported them during that journey
Students apply together as a pair, reflecting the belief that no one should have to face hard things
alone.
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Download this form to get started:
Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria:
ï‚· Currently in 3rd grade through senior year of high school
ï‚· One student must have experienced cancer personally
ï‚· The second student must be a friend or family member who supported them during that time
ï‚· Students must apply together
The scholarship is open to students attending public school, private school, or homeschool.
Application Requirements
1. Student Story (Created Together)
The two friends will create a story together sharing their friendship and cancer journey.
Applicants may choose one of the following formats:
Written Story
A 400 to 800-word submission describing:
ï‚· Their names and grade levels
ï‚· How they met and became friends
ï‚· Their experience with cancer and how it impacted them
ï‚· How they supported each other during that time
ï‚· How they plan to use the scholarship money
Video Submission (Optional Instead of Written Story)
Students may submit a 2 to 4-minute video that shares the same information listed above.
For younger students, parents may assist with typing or recording, but the story should come
from the students themselves.
Additional Requirements: Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation must be submitted by a teacher, coach, mentor, or community
leader who can speak to the students’ character and the strength of their friendship.
Please make sure your documents include your full name(s) and a phone number.
Photo and Story Permission
Students and parents/guardians must agree that their story and photo may be shared publicly by
My Friend Linkin.
Stories may be featured:
ï‚· On the My Friend Linkin website
ï‚· On social media
ï‚· In donor communications
Sharing these stories helps inspire generosity and grow the scholarship program.
Scholarship Amount
Annual Award:
ï‚· Two recipients per year
ï‚· $500 each
ï‚· Total annual scholarship commitment: $1,000
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Email essay or video and letter of recommendation to: myfriendlinkin@gmail.com by: July 1, 2026. Winners will be notified by: August 1, 2026.
The Last Hug
A journey to hell and back
Learn about the incredible journey fathers and grandfathers take when the unimaginable happens - losing a child. Read through the different stories and then the ways they handled their grief. Learn how they got through their most difficult moments, what worked, what didn't and how they deal with grief day to day. Click below to learn more about each of our authors.
My Friend Linkin thrives on sponsorship and donations. Book publications are expensive. It costs, on average, $5,000 to have a kid go through the My Friend process. If you're a company and you're interested in sponsoring a child or a book, please learn more and lets work together to achieve our dreams!
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We have a lot of events where we need as much help as possible! If you're looking for a great team building experience, a way to get volunteer hours, a church looking for a great cause, or a family looking to help others, My Friend Linkin can help. Learn more about donating time, having a book drive, or creating raffle baskets for our events!
Thanks to our Sponsors!
