The following projects fall under the Foundation umbrella.

The Benedict-Forstmann Silver Lining Ranch Program in Aspen, Colorado, is the home for up to twenty children a session throughout the summer, finishing up the year with winter ski groups. Horseback riding, white water rafting, campfire picnics, and downhill skiing are the adventurous settings in which children share common medical challenges and establish lifetime friendships. A pediatric oncologist, oncology nurse, counselor and social worker are available on a 24-hour basis.

The Hope Chest Newsletter is an entertaining and educational newsletter sent to children's hospitals around the country and internationally at no cost to them. It is written and distributed by Silver Lining Ranch participants.

The "What's Happening Now" follow-up project is a semi-annual publication written by the children for the children. The newsletter allows them to communicate with each other and Foundation staff on what is happening with past and present Silver Lining Ranch participants.

Out-of-State Programs involve follow-up projects that link the Foundation staff with Silver Lining Ranch participants and their families. Home and hospital visits are included in each city. Tickets to sporting events, plays, and gift packs are also presented to the children.

International Programs benefit children in hospitals across England, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, Switzerland, Croatia and Bosnia. The Foundation helps to provide medical supplies and equipment to hospitals; clothing and toys to children; and assistance in providing suitable accommodations for families of children in treatment.

Wish Program for Silver Lining Foundation Participants grants a child his or her wish while they are receiving medical treatment.

The Teenage Employment Program hires teenagers with cancer as counselors for the Silver Lining Ranch program. This program was implemented to give the teenagers a starting resume and reference for their future employment.

Family Retreats offer families of the Silver Lining Ranch participants an opportunity to vacation in Aspen cost-free. Ranch accommodations, activities and food are provided by the Foundation. Often times, this is the only vacation these families can take due to the financial burdens and medical concerns.

The Jeff Crawford Scholarship Program was established to help defray education costs to Silver Lining Ranch participants. Teenagers battling their illnesses can continue their education process through university or vocational establishments.

Medical Relief Program. How do you explain to a ten-year-old that just lost a leg to cancer that insurance will not pay for an artificial limb? Our medical program assists in areas where insurance does not meet the child's or family's needs.