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Every child deserves a story that helps them feel brave
After my daughter was diagnosed with cancer, I searched for books that explained treatment in a way a child could understand. When I couldn’t find them, I began writing them myself. Today those stories support families around the world and have grown into the Enchanted Hope Foundation.
Why this matters
We create books
Helping children understand cancer and serious illness.
We support families
Providing comfort resources and hospital programs.
We partner with hospitals
Working with healthcare professionals to reach children when they need it most.
Featured Stories
Our mission has been shared by journalists, healthcare organizations, families, and community partners who believe every child deserves hope
📺 Global News
Toronto mom creates book series for children fighting cancer
Sarah shares how her daughter’s diagnosis inspired a series of children’s books that now support families facing serious illness.
📺 CityNews Toronto
Toronto mother writes book series for daughter battling cancer
An interview about turning one family’s experience into resources for thousands of others.
📰 NewmarketToday
Mom’s picture book series empowers children with cancer
Inspired by her daughter’s cancer journey, Sarah Bankuti created a series of books designed to help children with serious illnesses feel represented, understood, and less alone.
🎙 The Mark White Show
The Princess Lily Series with Sarah Bankuti
A conversation about the Princess Lily Series, childhood cancer advocacy, and donating books to hospitals and families worldwide.
Featured & Shared
Stories travel further when they’re shared. We’re grateful to the families, organizations, healthcare partners, and media who have helped bring hope to more children.
🏥 SickKids Hospital
The Princess Lily series was shared by SickKids to help raise awareness and support families facing childhood illness.
My Cancer Family
Mom’s Advice on Cancer
Sarah shares practical advice for supporting families facing childhood cancer and explains how the Princess Lily books grew from her own family’s experience.
Nara Smith
One family’s story
During Call Her Daddy, Nara Smith shared that Princess Lily and the Hair Fairy helped her daughter during treatment
Kids Kicking Cancer Canada
Featured as a resource for families
The Princess Lily books were highlighted as part of a family’s story, reflecting their role as a supportive resource for children navigating serious illness.
Sarah Bankuti Press Kit
Everything journalists, podcast hosts, and event organizers need to feature Sarah and the Enchanted Hope Foundation.
Updated July 2026
Hospital Information Guide
A comprehensive overview for Child Life Specialists, healthcare professionals, and hospital partners interested in bringing Enchanted Hope resources to families.
Updated July 2026
Partnership Guide
Discover how your organization can help bring books, comfort resources, and hope to children facing serious illness through meaningful partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
Updated July 2026
Bring Hope to More Families
Every story shared helps another child feel less alone.
📚 Read the Books
Explore the Princess Lily series, Princess Alannah series and Jackson the bravest Knight
🏥 Partner With Us
Bring books and comfort resources to your hospital, school, or organization.
💜 Support the Mission
Help us provide books and comfort resources to children facing serious illness.
🎤 Invite Sarah to Speak
Sarah shares her family’s journey and the power of storytelling with conferences, healthcare organizations, schools, and community groups.