“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: This girl is such an inspiration. She is a 15 yr old girl fighting for her life. 2 yrs ago she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. In her journey she has displayed so much kindness, selflessness, and generosity during her own time of need. Her heart broke for the other little ones fighting this disease so she started making stuffed bears to give to them. She made a page where people could sponsor the Bears or donate material for them and would make them on her good days. For her Make A Wish she wanted a way to help others with it so she asked for Scotty McCreedy to do a concert to benefit our local Nursing home and gave the money to them. Just recently she was told that the treatments were for quality of life only and if she got too sick they would stop them. She decided that day to do a bucket list and the first thing she thought of was that she wanted to do a toy & art supply drive for the Vanderbilt Children’s hospital. She gathered so much stuff they were able to share the wealth with other facilities and purchase a TV for the teen room. It absolutely floored me that yet again when she was dealt with devastating news, her first thought was to help someone else. This girl keeps shining her light on others,  as she fights in the darkness herself. She inspires so many people to be better people and how to live life. She is continuing to fight though she has been given no hope at this point. Her motto for life right now is is to love, laugh and make memories.” – Shanna M.

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: My son was diagnosed with T-cell ALL on 10/31/13. He was hospitalized immediately to begin treatment where he remained hospitalized for 6.5 months.He received numerous chemo treatments, radiation and a bone marrow transplant on 3/28/14 which was successful. Unfortunately , the damage to his organs was already done and he passed away on 5/21/14. He is a hero because he endured without ever complaining, always joking and smiling. He will always be my hero.” – Brenda C.

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: This little girl is my hero. She may be small and may be only 13 but from the first day she was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma she has had a smile on her face. Nothing can keep her down. Before she was diagnosed she used to keep a bucket in her room where she would collect donations for children with cancer, not knowing that one day that child would be her. Angel Lee has filled us all with so much spirit and hope these past months, you wouldn’t even know she was sick. She has inspired many in her lifetime including me.” – Belinda B.

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: This little 3 year old girl found out about a month ago that she has Neuroblastoma Cancer and has been going through chemo and and just started loosing her hair. She is the daughter if a friend of mine. She is so precious and is being a trooper.” – Amy G.

More about Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancers:

• About Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer – Detection and Diagnosis
• Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer
• What are the signs and symptoms of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer?
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer Treatment
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer – Stages and Prognosis
• What is the expected life span of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer?
• After Treatment – Living as a Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer Survivor

Learn More About the Different Types of Childhood Cancers:

• Childhood Brain Tumor Cancer (Brain Stem Tumors)
• Spinal Cord Tumor Cancer
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancers
• Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancers
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancers
• Wilms tumor (Kidney Tumors)
• Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Retinoblastoma
• Bone cancer (including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma)
• Leukemia Cancers: Acute lymphocytic (lymphoblastic) leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML); Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)
• Hepatoblastoma (Liver Cancer)
• Rhabdoid Tumors

“She was so supportive and loyal since day one my then two and a half year old Onja Rose was diagnosed with stage IV Nueroblastoma. She loved and accepted my other children as well she has a heart of gold I love her so much she has helped me in so many ways since Onja Rose Passed away 7/9/13.” – Nicole D.

“Jennifer founded a non-profit organization called Project Red Balloon to bring music to hospitalized children. She would unite people from all walks and colors of life together so they could all advocate for music therapy in children hospitals throughout california. She raised thousands of dollars to sustain and sponsor music therapy programs throughout California. And now she’s a doctor taking care of countless sick children by not just using scalpels and sutures but kindness, laughter and songs.” – Tram M.

“Addison is a true fighter. She was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at 9 weeks old. The doctors did not expect her to survive more than 6 months. She is now 14 months old. She has had 7 surgeries and went through 5 rounds of chemotherapy with no tumor improvement. She has handled everything she has been through in her short life with strength and grace. She reminds us every day to be strong and enjoy life. It would be an honor to have her be a Gold Ribbon Hero. ” – Hillary B

“Ryan past away just shy of his 5th birthday from cancer and it is because of him that The Ryan McElroy Children Cancer Foundation was found . Never say no to a child.” – Ashley M.

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: We found out Tim had ALL when he was 20. For an adult to get a childhood illness was a hard fight and he beat the odds. Tim is a fighter hes my hero. Hes in remission still im thankful and as he did when he was going thu his treatments still doing firefighting. Tim is a volunteer firefighter so hes many peoples hero also. Hes had such a long road. He was in the hospital alot over the few years after getting out of the hospital but between blood transfusions. I should say many transfusions Tim had a stroke. Such a sad time but the sun came out and were looking at brighter days i thank god everyday for my sons life being saved and the doctors at Childrens hospital of Philadelphia.” – Joan S