The Jester & Pharley Phund gives children hope and laughter as they battle cancer and other serious illness today. The Jester Doll has been carried into hundreds of hospitals to help children keep their jingle while going through medical procedures that might be scary.

The teams of tiny horses visit over 45,000 adults and children each year inside hospitals, hospice programs, and with children who have experienced traumatic events.

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in cancer research, with more than 200 members investigating the complex origins and progression of cancer, developing prevention strategies and searching for cures. USC Norris is part of the Keck School of Medicine and is designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of the nation’s 41 comprehensive cancer centers.