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…
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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
Charity Brings Smiles to Young Cancer Fighters
Charity Brings Smiles to Young Cancer Fighters Source: Charity Brings Smiles to Young Cancer Fighters
Soccer squad gives young cancer patient MVP treatment
Gold was the theme of the night at a recent Newbury Park High School girls’ soccer game—but it had nothing to do with trophies or medals.The team faced off against league rival Agoura on Friday while wearing gold ribbons and headbands to show their support for putting an end to childhood cancer. GETTING THEIR KICKS—Brooke…