Who and What is deMANDAcure

When Amanda Shay Wilkins was in the hospital receiving cancer treatments, she wanted a resource to help her explain cancer to her young daughter, Madison. The hospital only had three book options, and she was told they would have to return the books. Amanda did not like that option so, laying in her hospital bed, she created a Facebook post asking friends and family to buy and donate special children related cancer books to the hospital so other families struggling with similar circumstances would have this valuable resource. 

After their dear Amanda passed away, family and friends decided to channel their huge amount of grief into continuing her legacy…and in that moment, Amanda’s book legacy and deMANDAcure, a non-profit organization, was created.  

Through many wonderful fund-raising events, DeMANDAcure Inc. (Amanda’s family and friends) purchases children related cancer books directly from the authors. Last year, Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings was proudly added to their book list.  

Now, Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings, along with other books, is being donated to treatment centers, hospitals, school districts, and other organizations and families needing these resources.  AND GUESS WHAT… they get to keep the books for free… just as Amanda wanted it to be!

The family would love for you to join their Facebook page for current updates and upcoming events.

If you have any questions, feel free to email deMANDAcure at demandacureaws@gmail.com.