The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September is so important.
The statistics are staggering. Each year, more than 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. And despite this, only a small portion of the federal government’s total funding for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancers each year.
For many of us, the day we become aware of childhood cancer is the day a child we love is diagnosed. While knowing a child battling cancer is heartbreaking, the awareness of the need for more research is empowering.
During September, follow... Read More
In his final days, Nick Priest's father taught him this lesson:
“Don’t just accept your fate. Decide your fate.”
Little did his dad know that the tenacity he showed would inspire Nick to start devoting his life to others at the age of 4.
When Nick’s teacher taught their class about Alex Scott, it sparked in him a desire to hold his own lemonade stand in honor of his dad, who was bravely battling cancer. Their first annual stand was a tremendous success, but sadly, Nick’s dad passed away when Nick was only 6.
Still determined to carry on his father’s legacy... Read More
Ginny Mclean (center) from the Swifty Foundation togther with Liz and Jay Scott
Patti Gustafson became aware of childhood cancer when her son Michael was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor. Michael was nearing the end of his life when he developed his “Master Plan” to donate his tumor tissue to science so a cure might be found for other children. From his plan, the Swifty Foundation was born.
Michael died at the age of 15. Today, his family caries on his foundation.
“Before I was in this space, I always assumed 'somebody' was curing childhood cancer. I mean, everyone wants children to stop dying from cancer, so of course it’s... Read More
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