What We Do
18Loop deploys Extended Reality (XR) technology to help kids with cancer tolerate treatment, recover and thrive. We have tested the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) on pediatric. cancer patients with the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), the oldest and largest grassroots nonprofit to fight pediatric cancer. It is 18Loop's goal to advocate for XR adoption for pediatric cancer patients and to distribute the technology to as many cancer kids as we can through our partnership with the ACCO. Gaming, virtual stress management and immersive learning will strengthen our kids in their fight against the disease. 85% of our kids report better mood with 18Loop VR.
Why We Do It
18Loop recognizes that 16,000 children get diagnosed with pediatric cancer in the United States every year. Treatment is taxing and often leaves young patients with side effects. Our team has recognized that there is a lack of funding for custom treatments and that kids sometimes don't receive optimal care. The industry of health and wellness XR is progressing rapidly and we continue to push for the adoption of the technology in our constituent population in order to ensure that XR is brought to bear against this terrible and debilitating disease. We stand beside our partners to make small steps to combat childhood cancer one 18Loop child at a time.
Who We Are
18Loop is a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organization. Our tax ID is: 82-1498855. We were founded by concerned technologists. Ultimately, combined with other factors, we hope to improve childhood cancer comfort and survival rates. 18Loop was created after our founder attended a course in Artificial Intelligence at MIT. The level of technological development in the field of VR is currently sufficient to impact our kids in ways that could not have been envisioned ten years ago. Bringing our technology to the fight against cancer on a broad scale is our goal. 18Loop is HIPAA certified for Privacy and Security. 18Loop is a GuideStar Platinum charity.
Donate Now
Please make a donation to 18Loop. We are a volunteer organization and all donations support the purchase of VR headsets for our kids. Every dollar counts toward helping a child fight cancer more effectively. We appreciate donations of any amount, or you can ship a headset to our partners at the American Childhood Cancer Organization.