Category Archives: Childhood Cancer
Why Diseases Like COVID-19 Are Scary for the Childhood Cancer Community
Over the past several weeks, millions of Americans have had their lives turned upside down. Schools and offices are closed. Weddings and vacations are cancelled.…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Harper
Meet Harper – a fierce 3-year-old childhood cancer warrior. Harper loves all things pink and loves to dance! In June 2017, Harper was not feeling…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Anastasia
Meet Anastasia, a sweet 3 year old with aggressive optic nerve glioma. When Ana was just two years old, she was completely blind. Anastasia’s mom,…
Brain Tumors in Children
Brain tumors in children make up about 15% of pediatric cancers. They are the second most common cancer in children, after childhood leukemias. The most…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Grayson
Meet Grayson, a 10-year-old brain tumor and spinal cord tumor survivor! Read on for his inspiring, five-year battle and how he persevered. In October 2014,…
Gold Ribbon Heroes: Tristen, Caison & Carter
Meet the Rush family warriors: Tristen, 6, Caison, 3, and Carter, 8 months old. Each of the boys have bravely fought retinoblastoma at a…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Lilliana
Meet Lilliana, a survivor of Burkitt’s lymphoma! Lilli loves to draw and paint, and is currently looking at colleges to pursue a career as…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Natalie
Meet Natalie, a 12 year old aspiring astronaut who wants to become the first…
Council of State Governments Magazine “Capitol Ideas” features ACCO
As a new partner member of the Council of State Governments, ACCO’s #WhyNotKids State Advocacy Initiative is highlighted in an article in Capitol Ideas detailing…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Mady
Meet Mady, a courageous 13-year-old dancer with a love of fashion and makeup. ACCO first got in touch with Mady’s mom, Ashley in February of…