• Holiday Cheer Gift Assistance Application 2026

    If you have NOT received support from us or completed the initial registration--you will need to do so before submitting the Holiday Cheer Gift assistance Application

  • How Holiday Cheer Works

  • The Holiday Cheer Program provides gifts for every child in your family, a $250 gift card to help with other holiday expenses, and a holiday party just for Ishan Gala Foundation families.

    Who is eligible:

    • A child in your family has been diagnosed with cancer
    • Your family currently lives in Virginia
    • We will also verify need with social worker

    1) Register with the Ishan Gala Foundation if you have not already.

    2) Complete this application by 11/30.

    3) Upload a wish list for EVERY child in your home, including the child in treatment and each sibling (a typed list or a photo of a handwritten list). Name each file with the child's last name and first name, for example: Smith Emma. Your budget is $250 per child. It is preferred that you upload wish lists with this application. If a list is not finished, you can come back by 11/30 and add it using the edit link in your confirmation email.

    4) You will receive an acceptance email by the 11/30 deadline or within 24 hours after it.

    5) Gifts are purchased by the Ishan Gala Foundation and mailed to the address on your application.

    6) Attend the Holiday Cheer Party to pick up wrapping supplies and your gift card. The party date and RSVP link will be sent by email.

  • Have you Registered with Ishan Gala Foundation before?*

  • Please use the link below to complete our Initial registration form. Once you have submitted the registration--please come back to complete the Gift Assistance Application.

    https://form.jotform.com/IGF0828/initialreg

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Please Note:

    All gifts will be mailed--if you are unable to receive packages or have concerns--please contact Ashley at ashley@ishangala.org.
  • Do you need to add a mailing address different than above?
  • Have you participated in our Holiday Cheer Gift Assistance before?*
  • Have you received assistance from us in the past year?*
  • Have you applied for gift assistance with any other local organizations?*

  • Wish List Instructions

  • We need a wishlist for EVERY child in your home, including the child in treatment and each sibling.

    • Submit a list for EACH child with a budget of $250 per child (If you have 2 children budget is $500, 3 children $750, etc.) Please do not base lists on Black Friday sales or other sales--you can put them on the list and we will do our best!
    • Name each file with the child's last name and first name, for example: Smith Emma. Use a separate file for each child.
    • Your list should include:
      • Child's name, age and gender
      • Favorite color
      • Clothing and shoe sizes (if applicable)
      • Include ONE main/biggest wish for each child and provide a backup option
      • Be specific and provide links to items, including model information, sizes, colors, and backup colors if an item may sell out
      • Teens may receive gift cards if preferred

    Upload each child's wish list in that child's section of this application, either a typed list or a clear photo of a handwritten list. If a list is not ready, you can come back and add it later using the edit link in your confirmation email. All wish lists are due by 11/30.

  • Child 1's gender*
  • Is this child the patient or a sibling?*
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  • Child 2's gender*
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  • Child 3's gender*
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  • Child 4's gender*
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  • Child 5's gender*
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  • Child 8's gender*
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  • Child 9's gender*
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  • Please read the following information Carefully

  • Holiday Cheer Party

  • As a part of the Holiday Cheer Program-- we host a Holiday Cheer PARTY exclusive to our families. There will be mini pancake breakfast, crafts, games, music, goodie bags to take home and visits with SANTA!

    We ask that all families attend the party to receive wrapping supplies and their $250 gift card to help with other holiday expenses. If you are unable to attend please let us know by emailing ashley@ishangala.org ASAP.

    The party date, time and location will be shared by email once confirmed, and you will receive a link to RSVP.

  • Applications and wish lists are due 11/30

  • You will receive an acceptance email by the deadline or within 24 hours after it.

  • Gift Distribution

  • All gifts will be mailed directly to the address provided on this application. We will do our best to send tracking information when available and provide a timeframe for when to expect things.

    All gifts are purchased by the Ishan Gala Foundation.

    If you have questions please email Ashley at ashley@ishangala.org

  • Is this child the patient or a sibling?*
  • Is this child the patient or a sibling?*
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