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...
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.
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,...
Meet 2024 Ambassador Camden: A Legacy of Strength, Courage, and Resilience
#CammersTough is more than just a hashtag. It represents the story of a boy who fought...
Meet 2024 Ambassador Sam: A Renaissance Man with a Heart for Others
Twenty-year-old Sam is a Renaissance man - an accomplished musician, pilot, and...
Meet 2024 Ambassador Scott: A Childhood Cancer Survivor and Burgeoning Advocate
Scott is a cheerful, hardworking 15-year-old who enjoys football, hanging out with...
Shave for Hope: A Teen’s Inspiring Quest to Conquer Kids’ Cancer
Billy (middle) with the event organizers of the Annual Brave the Shave In Memory of Joey...
Meet 2024 Ambassador Julianna: A Headstrong Kindergartener with a Beautiful Heart for Others
Julianna (a.k.a. Juju) is always on the go. This five-year-old is obsessed with Jack...
Meet 2024 Ambassador Aaron: A Huge Fan of Queen, Guitar, Lionel Messi, and Giving Back
Resilient, positive, and determined are a few words that describe 16-year-old Aaron....
10 Tips for Newly Diagnosed Families, From Childhood Cancer Families
“I wasn’t a childhood cancer parent, until I was. Childhood cancer instantly changes...
Meet Ford: A Feisty and Fierce Little Warrior
Ford is a commanding force, in all senses of the word. As a Leo born in August, he truly...
Why We Need Research to Help Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Editor’s Note: As we commemorate National Cancer Survivor Month, we’d like to introduce...