Tobin Scott Foundation

The Tobin Scott Foundation's, A Hero's Journey serves families struggling with life-limiting pediatric illness or loss through our creative writing programs for ages 5-18. The TSF mission is to elevate the voices of children by providing supportive, creative writing mentorships for families who have experienced or are experiencing life-limiting, pediatric illness or loss. 

PROGRAMS:

• Storybook Printing (Ages 5-11): Our Storybook Printing Program includes a welcome kit for the student upon start. The students will meet weekly for up to 12 weeks with an award-winning author to write and illustrate their own hardcover book. This program includes guidance on incorporating the student's original illustrations into their printed book. At the end of the 12 weeks, the student will receive printed copies of their published hardcover book to share. To celebrate their accomplishment, they will also receive an author kit and an invitation to officially launch their book at our annual Young Author Celebration and book launch event. We center the well-being of emerging authors, surrounding them with an uplifting community and guidance to bolster their creative expression and empower young writers on their healing journey.

• Novel Publishing (Ages 12-18): Our novel publishing program starts by welcoming each student with a specialized kit to launch their writing journey. Upon starting the program, the student will meet weekly with an author mentor for up to 24 weeks to draft, edit, and ultimately self-publish a paperback novel. The program also includes a professionally designed cover and an ISBN number with The Library of Congress. Finally, we celebrate the student's accomplishment with an author kit and invitation to our annual Young Author Virtual Book Launch. With thoughtful guidance and celebration along the way, the program is designed to support, validate, and share in the healing experience with the young writer.

• Legacy Program:  Our legacy program is specially tailored for pediatric patients who may be at end-of-life and would like to share their voice and their journeys. This program is meant to support families and palliative care departments. It is a carefully designed program to support the patient and their loved ones to share their legacy in any way they wish.  

Tobin Scott Foundation is a 100% donor-funded program that provides a virtual, safe space that documents the journey of children navigating complex, pediatric illness or loss. We strive to elevate their voices and support them to share their own hero's journeys. 

Story is who we are and how we heal. Please share in holding space and bearing witness to their journeys of hope, strength, and restorative joy. Join us in supporting these deserving families to find purpose in the pain.

All through the power of story.