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...
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.
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...
At 23 Months Old, My Son Ace Began the Fight of His Life
When my son Ace was just 23 months old, he was diagnosed with childhood cancer –...
When It’s Your Child, It Isn’t Rare Anymore
From one mom to another, I know that looks aren't what matter most. But watching your...
“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...
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...