Nathan fought against rhabdomyosarcoma with courage, resilience and humor. His spirit motivates his family every day to help other kids win their battle against cancer.
ALSF Hero Funds
Learn about our childhood cancer Hero Funds. Read their stories, and be inspired to donate or raise funds in their honor today!
Interested in starting a fund to honor your childhood cancer hero? You and your friends/family can raise funds through a variety of events of your choosing and donate them directly to your Hero Fund. You can even request that ALSF use all donations to your Hero Fund to support a specific type of research if you choose!
Contact Lexi Gratton at [email protected] or 866-333-1213 to learn more.
Peyton is bravely fighting her own battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia while raising funds for leukemia research.
Randy was a 16-year-old with dreams as bold and bright as his smile. Whether he was on the mound pitching or crouched behind home plate catching, his passion for baseball radiated from him like sunlight. It wasn’t just a sport to Randy—it was a way of life, a language he spoke fluently and joyfully. His love for the game mirrored his love for life: fierce, focused, and full of heart.
Understanding the financial burden of a childhood cancer diagnosis, Ryan’s Have Guitar; Will Travel Fund was established to support ALSF’s Travel For Care program in memory of four-time cancer survivor Ryan Hamner.
You can help children like Summer fight cancer and get the childhood they deserve by supporting the Summer Strong Hero Fund.
Frankie was a chatty kid who loved animals, his friends and his family. His parents rushed him to the hospital one night, where doctors diagnosed him with pilomyxoid astrocytoma. Sadly, Frankie passed away, but is honored by those who give to his hero fund to help other kids like him.