The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Keren and Cole
Heather and CJ
Megan and Declan
Brooke and Amy
Dawn and Elijah
When Cole died, his mom Keren Fitzgerald found herself caring for his estate and his legacy, planning the celebration of life ceremony that he would have wanted, supporting her daughters and her husband as they grieved, all while dealing with her own profound grief.
“We, moms who are grieving, must be resilient for the rest of the family. Moms are holding it all together as best as we can and patience with us is appreciated,” said Keren.
Social workers Elizabeth Spellman and Kathleen Kaib, who provide support services in one-on-one sessions and small groups at Children’s... Read More
Sydney Peck always loved science. Naturally curious, she was fascinated by biology and anatomy as a kid. She always thought she’d be a pediatrician, or work in labor and delivery or maybe do something with cardiology because her dad’s family had a history of heart problems.
Then her older brother, Cody, was diagnosed with a brain tumor and everything clicked into place.
“It was like I found my purpose,” Sydney said. Sydney recalls her brother’s medical team as passionate and full of love for their work. She... Read More
Each June, nearly 1,000 people gather at Penn Wynne Elementary, in a suburb of Philadelphia, for Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand. The event — a day of fun, lemonade and fundraising for childhood cancer research — honors the life and legacy of Alex Scott, the founder of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. There are lots of games, crafts and family activities, but the major highlight is always the annual butterfly release commemorating and celebrating the lives of all children affected by cancer.
Kids... Read More
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