Meet 2026 Ambassador Laurel: The Six-Year-Old with a Big-Heart, Mischievous Grin, and Endless Energy
When you meet six-year-old Laurel, you’re immediately drawn in by her mischievous grin...
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.
Waylon’s Story: A Little Fighter with a Big Heart
At just 3 years old, Waylon was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a fast-growing type of...
Why Kids Like Lilah Can’t Wait for Cures
If you met 2-year-old Lilah today, you’d probably notice her bright blue eyes, her...
Behold the Gold: From Childhood Interrupted to a Life of Purpose
My childhood was forever changed on August 28, 2003, when I was diagnosed with pre-B...
My Journey: Finding Strength Through Childhood Cancer
I was 12 years old when my life changed forever. For about three months, I had been...
The Beeps, the Bags, and the Breakthrough: Our Blina Trial Experience
In 2024, our son Sal began a brand-new immunotherapy trial for kids with B-cell acute...
“They said I’d never be a dad.”
When I was 17 years old, I was diagnosed with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. My...
#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...