First and foremost, your Okizu family wishes you and your family health and safety. It is with a heavy heart we announce that our annual gala event, Art Inspiring Hope, will not take place in 2020. In these uncertain times, we feel it best to concentrate our energies on making sure we are doing everything we […]

Okizu COVID-19 Update As an organization that emphasizes safety and wellness, Okizu is committed to ensure our families are not put at risk by attending an Okizu program. Please know we are monitoring recommendations of the federal, state, and local health departments, as well as the recommendations of Okizu’s medical staff and the medical staff […]

  Dear Friends, As you may have heard, the San Francisco Department of Public Health has recommended the cancellation of all non-essential community events for the next two weeks. In an abundance of caution, Art Inspiring Hope, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been postponed. As you can imagine, there are many moving parts surrounding this announcement. […]

We are so excited for the 2021 camping season and can’t wait to see you at Camp Okizu. Click here to start the application process to attend as a camper, family, or volunteer!

Please welcome Camp Director Morgan Santiesteban aka Zora as the newest member of the Okizu team. A Southern California native, Morgan is a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in psychology and a double minor in child development and business. With over 10 years of experience in the camp industry, Morgan has […]

Check out how much fun we had at Camp Okizu this year! www.okizu.org/slideshow2019

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Okizu, whose mission is to help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal through peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs, is pleased to announce Dr. Stuart Kaplan as our new Executive Director. Dr. Kaplan, who most recently was the Director of Pediatric Services for Veritas Collaborative in Durham, North Carolina, has […]

Are you or a loved one 70½ years or older and looking to reduce some of your taxable income for 2018?  Are you in a position that requires you to take money out of your IRA before the end of the year?  Would you like to help support Okizu and the families that are dealing with […]

Former SIBS Camper, Hanna Malak was honored  as a finalist in The San Francisco 49ers Community Quarterback Award Program which recognizes volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and a commitment to bettering the San Francisco Bay Area. The list of his contributions to Okizu is immense and we are so grateful for his dedication to the Okizu campers […]