“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: My son, Cody is a hero. He persevered through ALL with a stem cell transplant. He was 15. He battled his second cancer at 20, Ewing’s Sarcoma. He received 67 rounds of radiation and every harsh chemotherapy drug out there. He relapsed and passed away in December, 2014. Forever 21. Cody never gave up and always had a smile on his face. He is missed more than words could ever describe.” – Mary B.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Jessica has not only fought for her daughter, Brooke (who lost her battle this year), but for evety child and family fighting this horrible beast called cancer. Even while pregnant, Jessica traveled the country trying to give her daughter the best possible treatments available. Brookes blossoming hope for childhood cancer awareness foundation is raising money and awareness fir childhood cancer. She continues to give her all to help children with cancer. God Bless Jessica and all she has done, all she is doing and all she will continue to do.” – Despina M.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Pam has a granddaughter who’s battling rhabdomyosarcoma she put aside her personal want and needs to help her son and her granddaughters mother with the care of their 5yr old Madison who has cancer. She sacrifices daily and spends night with Madison in the hospital while Madison’s patents work. She had thrown a number of fundraisers with the help of Madison’s family to provide students with back to school supplies and hopes to make the event so big that they could give away scholarships to kids battling or kids who have beat cancer! She is truely a remarkable person!” – Amber T.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Hunter was diagnosed with Stage 3 Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Head and neck and Hemophilia thype A at 6wks old. He fought and completed chemo. His lungs became damaged from the chemo and he continued to fight until he took his last breath. He is forever my Hero and Angel. He was here a short time but touched so many with his joyful and loving personality. 10/16/13 – 02/27/15” – Crystal D.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: On October 4th 2011 my daughter Catherin was diagnosed with a brain stem glioma, went through 30 rounds of radiation and two cemo’s, she went through losing her ability to walk, talk, ride her horse, dance and sing but it never took away her smile, through the good and bad times that’s the one thing we always had!! My daughter was brave and she definitely was the strongest person I’ve ever known. On April 7th 2012, 6 months after being diagnose, my Catherin lost her battle, and even then she never lost that smile….” – Grisela S
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: My son Alex is a Gold Ribbon Hero because he fought and persevered after being diagnosed with a PNET brain tumor at age 3 and age 5. He astounded the entire community of doctors, family, neighbors and friends with his awesome strength, his intense joy in the face of difficult times, and his positive attitude. He skipped down the hall to radiation each morning, and sang bible songs under the radiation mask. He brought his nerf guns to the hospital and aimed them at the chemo bags hanging by his bed. His doctors always loved to come visit his room because of the joy it was filled with. He never complained and now he spends his springs raising money for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. He also headed up a Pjammin® event for the American Childhood Cancer Organization when he was 10 and raised over $2000 for them. He is an awesome, wonderful, strong, admirable 14 year old young man of God graced with love for every living thing. Although the affects of radiation have made learning difficult, he has never complained at how much harder it has been for him in school. He always enjoys it and God’s light shines through him and people cannot help but notice. God is our hero first, and Alex is our awesome Gold Ribbon Hero!!” – Vicki B.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Ava has survived a Brain tumor, two bouts of meningitis. Numerous shunt revisions. She has a trach and g-tube although she cannot communicate verbally her smile brings all who come in contact with her joy. Ava is always happy her smile lights my darkest nights. She is the strongest person I know. It’s crazy saying that cause she’s my daughter. Ava has brought awareness of childhood cancer to us, our family, and friends.” – Christina R.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Elizabeth is an amazing 5 year old girl fighting stage 4 embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Not once has she let chemo bring her down. Her mom Kacey makes sure Elizabeth keeps a positive outlook on everything. She is a fun and outgoing little girl who loves to play. Cancer took her ability to walk away but as she slowly heals and gains the ability to walk again she remains strong. Cancer may have taken her ability to walk away and kept her from going to school with all her friends but she keeps her faith in God and let’s every child she meets that is fighting cancer know that ” they had to lose the baby hair so the big girl hair can grow in” Elizabeth lets everyone know that cancer has picked the wrong princess” – Kacey G.
“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Carlos is a three year old little warrior who is battling cancer (wilms tumor) to be exact.” – Brittany M.
The ACCO is very excited to highlight our special partnership with TriDerma®, an industry leader in high-quality medical skincare products. TriDerma® has generously committed to supporting the ACCO’s ongoing mission to improve the lives of children undergoing treatment for childhood cancer and to bring ever-greater awareness to the courage and bravery of cancer’s youngest warriors. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with TriDerma®, and hope that together, we can bring comfort and relief to the many childhood cancer warriors undergoing treatment today.
During August, September, and October, TriDerma® is donating 20% of their proceeds from the sale of five specialty products to the ACCO! These products have been selected for a very specific reason: although they speed healing for many common skin concerns, they are also ideally suited to relieve some of the pain and discomfort caused the harsh, toxic chemotherapy and radiation protocols required to treat childhood cancer. These products are carefully formulated with the highest-quality, hand-selected ingredients and designed to stimulate faster healing without irritation or harmful side effects.
• Baby Feet® Ultimate Foot Cream
• Everyday Bruise Relief™
• Post Laser Aloe & Zinc Occlusive™
• Radiation Skin Relief™ Fast Healing Cream
• Scar Block® for Kids
20% of the proceeds of your purchase of these products in September and October will go directly to the ACCO, enabling us to continue to provide ongoing education and resources for children and their families facing childhood cancer. These TriDerma products are available for sale in major drugstores across the United States and through www.triderma.com.
TriDerma® and the ACCO are celebrating the courage of childhood cancer warriors around the country! If you know an exceptional child fighting cancer, we are asking you to share that child’s story and how the ACCO has helped you navigate your difficult journey. Every week, TriDerma® will randomly select one child to highlight on its social media pages and to receive one free TriDerma® product of their choice. At the end of each month, TriDerma® will randomly select a winner of a TriDerma® gift basket! The ACCO is very excited to work with TriDerma to share these beautiful, touching stories of children who refuse to give up, who refuse to let cancer win! We wish we could share all the incredible stories we have received thus far; here are just a few to demonstrate the power and courage of these children.
Jessen was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in March 2013. During six rounds of chemo, five surgeries, a stem cell transplant, radiation, and antibody treatments, he developed a bowel obstruction caused by internal scarring. Jessen’s treatments ended in May 2014 and he lives a happy, active life, but has been left with severe scarring.
Mya was born with a malignant germ cell tumor, and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy at just three months old. Her last treatment finished on August 24 and doctors feel confident that she is now cancer free!
Nate was diagnosed in 2006 with ALL at three years old. After three and a half years of chemotherapy, Nate went into remission. Now 12, he is doing well, but must have IVIG every four weeks to boost his immune system, which was permanently destroyed by the chemotherapy.
Noah was born with down syndrome and in January of this year, was diagnosed with ALL at the age of 4. He has reached the maintenance phase of his treatment, and is very happy to be home with his family!
Jabin was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor known as pineoblastoma in June 2006. After brain surgery, intensive radiation, four months of high dose chemotherapy, and a second brain surgery, Jabin’s prognosis seemed good. Unfortunately, he then developed a second tumor in his brain and two in his spinal fluid. He went to heaven in August 2007, and remains a hero to all who knew and loved him.
Special congratulations to Mandy J., winner of the month of August! Mandy’s daughter Lila was diagnosed with AML on her two-month birthday and remains in the hospital undergoing chemotherapy. Now four months old, she faces more chemotherapy and a potential bone marrow transplant. Our thoughts are with Mandy and Lila as they continue to stay strong through this difficult struggle.
If you have a story of an amazing child to share, look for our weekly #ShareYourStory post during September and October, and be sure to LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT with your special story and how the ACCO has helped you and your family stay strong in the fight against childhood cancer. Help us thank the wonderful people at TriDerma® for their amazing contribution to the ACCO and to the entire childhood cancer community!
For more information about the American Childhood Cancer Organization and how we can help, call 855.858.2226 or visit:
