Tag Archives: Coalition Against Childhood Cancer

My Calling

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Team Captain

I came into the childhood cancer community in 2013 as a member of the “general public”, having no personal connection to a child with cancer. My journey is different but not without appreciation for what cancer is and how devastating … Continue reading →

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Want to Make a Difference?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Team Captain

Maybe, I am a little old-fashioned with my “mug shot” and in a few other ways, like this one: It is so amazing to me that in today’s “connected” world, there are so many people who you will work closely … Continue reading →

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30% Funding Cuts

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Team Captain

Just weeks before she died of a brain tumor, ten-year-old Gabriella Miller put it best. When asked what message she would give to the nation’s political leaders about the need for children’s cancer research, she responded in a YouTube video … Continue reading →

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Gold vs Pink

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Team Captain

“Knowing everything that I know about cancer, I would, in a heartbeat, take any kind of adult cancer—no matter how nasty and aggressive the disease and treatment—over any cancer diagnosis and any chemotherapy for either of my daughters, future grandchildren” … Continue reading →

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