About Love Bus: A Pediatric Cancer Nonprofit Serving New England Since 2006
If you knew us as Lucy's Love Bus, you already know us. We are the same organization, carrying the same mission, with a new name and an evolved identity. Love Bus has provided free integrative therapies and whole-family support to children with cancer and their families across New England for over 20 years — and we are still growing.
We are headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts and serve families in all six New England states. Everything we offer is free to qualifying families. No insurance, no income threshold, no exceptions.
Who We Are at a Glance
- Founded in 2006 as Lucy's Love Bus by Lucy Grogan, age 11, and her mother, Beecher
- Rebranded as Love Bus following a full organizational rebrand in 2026
- Headquartered in Amesbury, MA
- Serving all six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine
- Formal hospital partnerships at Massachusetts hospitals MassGeneral Hospital (Boston), Baystate Medical Center (Springfield) and UMass Memorial (Worcester) as well as with Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island
- Programs for patients, siblings, and caregivers — the whole family, at every phase of the journey
- 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit — financials publicly available
Our Mission
The mission of Love Bus is to deliver joy, comfort, and quality of life to children with cancer and their families through free integrative therapies and holistic support.
Everything You Need to Know About Us
A Brief Organizational Timeline
2006 — Lucy Grogan founds Lucy's Love Bus from her hospital bed in Boston during her fourth year of cancer treatment, with a mission to provide free integrative therapies to children with cancer who could not otherwise afford access.
2006–present — Love Bus grows from a single founding vision into a regional institution, expanding hospital partnerships, geographic reach, and program depth across all six New England states.
2026 — Love Bus completes a full organizational rebrand, evolving its identity while preserving every element of its founding mission. The name is new. The work is the same.
Today — Love Bus continues to expand, building the partnerships and infrastructure to reach every qualifying family in New England.
The staff behind the mission — names, roles, and the experience and commitment they bring to this work every day.
The volunteer leadership guiding Love Bus's strategy, governance, and long-term growth.
Questions About Love Bus
What is Love Bus?
Love Bus is a New England 501c3 nonprofit that provides free integrative therapies and whole-family support to children diagnosed with cancer before age 21, along with their siblings and caregivers. We serve families across all six New England states at no cost, with no insurance or income requirements.
Where is Love Bus based?
Love Bus is headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts and serves families throughout all six New England states — Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
Is Love Bus the same as Lucy's Love Bus?
Yes. Love Bus is the evolved identity of Lucy's Love Bus, the organization founded by Lucy Grogan in 2006. The name and brand were updated in 2026, but the mission, the team, and the commitment to New England families are exactly the same.
How long has Love Bus been operating?
Love Bus has operated continuously since 2006 — over 20 years of service to New England families navigating childhood cancer. It is the longest-running integrative therapy nonprofit of its kind in the region.
