“They said I’d never be a dad.”
When I was 17 years old, I was diagnosed with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My...
Real-Life Stories
A compendium of inspiring narratives and firsthand accounts that reflect the real impact of our work. Delve into the experiences of children, families, survivors, and supporters whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer.
#BraveMaeve: A Little Fighter with a Big Heart
Everyone who knows Maeve would agree that to know Maeve is to love her. Part of her...
The Richard and Alice Bucher Emerald Circle: A Legacy of Love, Hope, and Impact
The Richard and Alice Bucher Emerald Circle is a community of compassionate individuals...
Meet 2025 Ambassador Morgan: Courageous, Compassionate, and Driven by Hope
Twenty-year-old Morgan loves playing pickleball, traveling, cooking, eating sushi, and...
Meet 2025 Ambassador Kaylee: Dancing Through Life with Strength and Grace
In many ways, Kaylee is a typical middle schooler who loves dancing, Squishmallows,...
Meet 2025 Ambassador Aiden: A Legacy of Remarkable Strength and Love
Aiden was a beautiful, smart, funny, and sweet kid who made an impression on everyone he...
Meet 2025 Ambassador Jackson: A Witty, Adventurous Cancer Fighter with Heart of Gold
Seven-year-old Jackson has a heart of gold. A friend to all, he is witty, smart,...
Meet 2025 Ambassador Sage: An Avid Gamer with Incredible Resilience
In many ways, 7-year-old Sage is a typical first grader who loves superheroes, sports,...
Meet the 2025 St. Baldrick’s Ambassadors!
St. Baldrick’s Ambassadors represent the more than 400,000 kids worldwide who are...
National Caregivers Month: Key Support Strategies for Parents of Kids with Cancer
By Kelsey Mora, CCLS, LCPC, dual-certified child life specialist and licensed clinical...
Cancer-Free Isn’t Free: Massy’s Story
Mary Stewart Witherspoon, my daughter, was diagnosed with FLT-3 ITD acute myeloid...
The Survivor’s Road
The clinic waiting room wall was green. It had always been green, but I hadn’t stared at...
Cancer-Free Isn’t Free: Survivorship is a Lifelong Journey
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to celebrate childhood cancer survivors...
Tips Every Oncology Family Should Know Before Going to the Emergency Department
Monica's daughter, Vera, passing time in the emergency department My daughter Vera has...
We Love You Sutton… always and forever
Sutton was a healthy, happy, boisterous 2-year-old who loved trains, cars, trucks,...