Families of children with cancer get helping hand from Ponte Vedra group

“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…

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…