Category Archives: Childhood Cancer
How ACCO Helped Christina and Noah
During the most challenging time of our lives, when my son was bravely battling cancer, the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) became our beacon of…
We put the FUN in FUNdraising!
Not only is a PJammin® or GO GOLD® event fun, it also raises awareness for childhood cancer! Events can be held anywhere – from schools to the workplace,…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Oakley
Meet Oakley, a 3 year old B-Cell ALL warrior. Just after turning three years old, Oakley’s eyes started swelling and after three days, she started…
Social Media Takeover: Brian Billeck
Q. Were you aware of the childhood cancer world prior to your child’s diagnosis? Did you have any connection prior? R. Not really. Knew of…
Planting Hope with the Billeck Family
Ten acres of sunflowers bloomed this summer at Traders Village in San Antonio. The golden display was planted by Brian Billeck in honor of children…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Archer
Meet Archer, a 2 year old stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma warrior. At 21 months old, Archer stopped walking suddenly and was taken to the…
Elizabeth Turner Appointed New Chair of KY Pediatric Cancer Research Fund
ACCO is proud to announce that our Regional Advocacy Coordinator, Elizabeth Turner, has been voted as the new Chair of the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Adley
Meet Adley, a B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia warrior. Two weeks before Adley’s second birthday, Adley’s father noticed she was lethargic, pale and wanted to be…
ACCO’s CEO Receives Award by M & T Bank and iHeart Radio
In January, ACCO’s CEO, Ruth Hoffman, was nominated for M & T Bank’s “CEO You Should Know” Award and was selected in March! We are…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Jovaniel
Meet Jovaniel, a T Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma warrior. “No parent should ever hear the words, ‘your child has cancer’” said Marjorie, after recalling the day…