Category Archives: Childhood Cancer
Gold Ribbon Hero: Jericho
Meet Jericho, a 4 year old B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia warrior. At just 3 years old, Jericho was experiencing a swollen, bruised and spotted stomach accompanied by…
Gold Ribbon Hero: David Jr.
Meet David, an adventurous 8-year-old DIPG warrior. He is a bear cub scout and a roller coaster enthusiast with a zest for life! David Jr.’s…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Haven
Meet Haven, a brave cancer warrior that was taken too soon. Haven fought a long battle with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) for almost five…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Pryce
Meet Pryce, a 4 year old, cancer warrior. He loves legos, coloring and of course, his brothers and sisters. ACCO was lucky enough to meet…
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…