Carson’s Story
On an otherwise normal morning in July, 5-month-old Carson woke up crying – hard. Kelly, Carson’s mom, did everything she could to comfort ...
The Healing Power of Music Therapy – Gracie’s Story
Seventeen-year-old Gracie has always been an athlete – her coaches and teammates recognized her as a hard worker, and she was usually among t...
Remembering Nathalia
Last week, we lost a close friend and fearless advocate. Our dear friend Nathalia passed away peacefully in her home on April 19 surrounded by ...
Patrick’s Story – Cancer, Part Two
Chicago, Illinois When Patrick started getting frequent nosebleeds the summer before senior year, he figured they were just from allergies. But...
Looking for the Finish Line
This piece was originally posted by Kristy Westrom on the CaringBridge page for her son, Liam, who was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblasti...
“Helping is an Honor” – Angie’s Care Partners Story
(Above): Angie with Catherine in 1998, when Catherine was in treatment for cancer. Very few people understand just what a family goes through w...
MacKale’s Step Forward
Michigan Childhood cancer can force us to make decisions we never imagined we’d face – decisions that, for good or bad, will alter our live...
Busting Myths about Childhood Cancer Research
There are plenty of myths surrounding childhood cancer research – how it works, how fast it moves, and how much funding it needs to move forw...
Just A Checkup
There are moments, once you have been through what we have, that make you recognize another cancer parent. You may feel gravitation towards a c...
There’s Always Hope – Catherine’s Story
In 1998, Cheryl brought her daughter, Catherine, in to the doctor’s office for what felt like the hundredth time. A little over a year earlie...
“We Always Knew She’d Make It” – Nora’s Story
Kellie will never forget how it felt to hear that her 23 month old daughter, Nora, had cancer. Each new detail opened up a whole new world of s...
When the Hospital is Home – A Packing List
At just one year old, little Izzy was diagnosed with a germ cell yolk sac tumor, a rare form of cancer. After many difficult rounds of chemo, I...
Leukemia and Lightsabers – Liam’s Story
Plenty of 5-year-old boys get bumps and scrapes, but when Kristy started noticing more bruises than normal on her son Liam, she mentioned it to...
Benjamin’s Story – One Step At A Time
Benjamin, just a year old, is the youngest of four. When he was born, his parents, Laura and Jim, had no reason to believe anything would be wr...
Tips for Bringing a Meal to a Cancer Family
During the stress and uncertainty of cancer treatment, a home-cooked meal from a friend can be a welcome relief. If you're considering bringing...
Wyatt’s Story – Fighting Far From Home
In a family of three brothers, Wyatt is right in the middle. He’s a naturally energetic kid who loves playing with his brothers, so when he p...
Meet Saiya – Honoring A Cousin’s Memory
Saiya, now 11 years old, has just a few memories of her older cousin, Siona. She remembers being 3 and seeing the tubes and patches taped to he...