Category Archives: Childhood Cancer
4 Ways to Keep Your Community Involved
During your child’s journey, it can be difficult to keep your community updated, especially between multiple doctors appointments and treatments. Apps like GoFundMe and…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Evan
Meet Evan, an 8 year old DIPG warrior. When Evan started demonstrating balance and speech difficulties accompanied by headaches and lethargy, his parents took…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Elin
Meet Elin, a 6 year old glioblastoma warrior. In December of 2021, Elin started developing evening headaches and intermittent nausea and vomiting not associated…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Caden
Meet Caden, a 9 year old pineoblastoma brain tumor survivor. In the fall of 2019, Caden started suffering from vomiting and headaches. “We thought…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Rickie
Meet Rickie, a 4 year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia warrior! When Rickie started suffering from a low grade fever and severe exhaustion, his parents took…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Geno
Meet Geno, a hepatocellular carcinoma hero. In March 2010, Geno had constant fevers, bloody noses and a shoulder ache so his parents took notice. Geno…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Maeve
Meet Maeve, a 10 year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor! After a week of fevers, bloody noses and extreme fatigue, Maeve’s parents took her…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Sydnie
Meet Sydnie, an 18 year old Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor! Sydnie was sick off and on for two years with various ailments including sinus infections, strep…
American Childhood Cancer Organization: Supporting Families for More than 50 Years
For 52 years, the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) has been dedicated to making childhood cancer a national health priority. Since 1970, ACCO has…
ICCD Feature: Haley’s Journey
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global call to action in the fight against childhood cancer. It is estimated that there will be more…