This is the story of a very special little boy whose life inspired a movement to ensure that one day all children everywhere have a safe, reliable way to get to and from the hospital where they receive their cancer care.


Today, the Emilio Nares Foundation is committed to caring for families from disadvantaged and underserved communities across Southern California. To date, the foundation has provided transportation to over 4,000 children and logged over a million miles.


Founder Richard Nares has been recognized for his work by numerous organizations, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, CNN, and President Obama.