“Knowing that I was able to come home today and that we weren’t going to have to worry about a meal like, it just takes that stress away.” PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Over 30 families with children suffering from childhood cancer now have a week’s work of healthy pre-made meals after a visit from…
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Philadelphia Phillies go gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
A special pregame ceremony took over the field at Citizens Bank Park. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It was a big night at the ballpark on Friday, and not just because of the Phillies, or even the fact that First Lady Jill Biden was there. The true stars were the kids. A special pregame ceremony took over…
Camp Good Days provides fun, relief for families dealing with cancer
Camp Good Days provides service and support for families affected by cancer or sickle cell anemia. The program covers Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and the Southern Tier. Lisa Booz started her day by calming down one of her campers. Eight-year-old Fiona Donnelly, who is battling acute lymphocytic leukemia, was feeling tired and irritable. But Booz, the…
10-year-old beats cancer, takes on gun safety
Scarlett Kostun, 10, knows how truly precious a young life can be. She beat brain cancer at age 3. Her condition is constantly being monitored, and in today’s world, the greatest threat to he… Scarlett Kostun, 10, knows how truly precious a young life can be. She beat brain cancer at age 3. Her condition…
Kind strangers foot restaurant bill for mother whose son has leukemia
Sarah-Jane Fryc, 28, was dining at Pancakes On The Rocks in Northmead, western Sydney, last Friday with her two-year-old son Eden and a friend. Source: Kind strangers foot restaurant bill for mother whose son has leukemia
‘She’s Kicking Cancer’s Butt’: Teen Survivor Joins Bikeathon To Support Children’s Hospital
Thousands of cyclists set off on a two-day adventure this weekend with the goal of raising more than $3 million for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Source: ‘She’s Kicking Cancer’s Butt’: Teen Survivor Joins Bikeathon To Support Children’s Hospital
Girl fights leukemia with Christmas wishes from thousands
A southeastern Michigan girl who is battling leukemia has many fans _ more than 4,500 so far and growing by the day. Source: Girl fights leukemia with Christmas wishes from thousands
At 8, this Belleville girl has already beaten cancer and leukemia. Now she tackles school.
A Southern Illinois child has returned to school after a bone marrow transplant from her sister helped her defeat a rare and often fatal cancer and leukemia. Her family is grateful for the community’s support. Source: At 8, this Belleville girl has already beaten cancer and leukemia. Now she tackles school.
PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION: Foundation gives area children with cancer special holiday surprise
PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION: Foundation gives area children with cancer special holiday surprise Source: PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION: Foundation gives area children with cancer special holiday surprise
Two-year-old cancer patient meets her organ donor
Two-year-old cancer patient meets her organ donor. Source: Two-year-old cancer patient meets her organ donor