The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
“And it was the most rewarding experience for me,” said Steve Sattler about the first time he did a photoshoot for Flashes of Hope. In addition to taking photos, Steve has also helped raise nearly $45,000. (Photo credit: Steve Sattler)
Flashes of Hope, a program of ALSF, creates free portraits for children fighting cancer. The uplifting black and white portrait packages are keepsakes for families to honor the unique life and memory of their child. (Photo credit: Kim Zaruba)
Steve volunteers his time photographing and fundraising for Flashes of Hope, a program of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) that provides professional portraits to children battling cancer.
The first time Steve Sattler shot for Flashes of Hope, a program of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation that creates free portraits for children fighting cancer, he was nervous. Steve was an experienced photographer, he first recieved a camera as a kid and never let it go even through his years working in marketing and sales. Once... Read More
When Beaudin’s leukemia relapsed, a CAR T clinical trial in Philadelphia gave the family hope. The only problem: Beaudin lived in Denver. ALSF provided the family with travel support through the Travel For Care program. The treatment worked — today, Beaudin is cancer-free.
T-cells, a specialized type of white cell, are a powerful force against viruses and bacteria. But cancer has eluded their detection — until now.
When you are sick with a virus or infection, the immune system goes to work identifying the foreign invader and killing it. Each part of the immune system has a job. The lymph nodes and bone marrow deploy white blood cells to the battle. At the front line, T-cells immediately jump into the fight, replicating over and over again, until the invader is defeated.
These powerful cells are tiny. T-cells measure just eight-to-10 microns... Read More
Drew is a witty and funny 9-year-old who always makes his family laugh
Gabby loves animals, taking photos and making jewelry.
Hannah is a teenager with a bright disposition and effortless strength.
Jaxson is a fun-loving child who shows little fear like his favorite superheroes
Each year more than 17,000 children are diagnosed with childhood cancer in the United States — more than a classroom full of children a day. Each of these kids face uncertain and scary treatments in the midst of their regular lives of playing with friends, attending school and just trying to be a kid.
At Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, we call these kids our heroes because of the battles they face and the ways they inspire us to work hard to find cures. Meet four of our childhood cancer heroes:
1. Drew... Read More
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