The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Ruth Ciamarra and her daughter, Anna.
by Trish Adkins, ALSF staff
Moments before Ruth Ciamarra found herself lying on a gurney next to her 5-year-old daughter Anna, doctors announced that Anna had leukemia and needed treatment immediately.
“My hearing went out; I was pretending to listen and nodding along with everything the doctor said. Then I interrupted the doctor and said ‘I’m about to pass out,’ as I tilted backward,” said Ruth.
Earlier in the day, Ruth took Anna to her pediatrician to rule out a strep throat infection. Her symptoms did not seem... Read More
ALSF founder, Alex Scott, believed that everyone could make a difference and that every gift would add up to a cure for childhood cancer. So far, our supporters have helped us fund over 690 research projects!
For the past 5 years, supporters in the ALSF One Cup at a Time Club have helped to make this funding possible by giving recurring gifts—once a month, quarter or year. These gifts have made an enormous impact, totaling nearly $180,000! This has enabled ALSF to fund innovative childhood cancer research that... Read More
by Liz Scott, Alex’s Mom
I am always inspired when I watch basketball and, for me, March Madness is the best basketball time of the year! I like watching basketball, especially youth basketball because kids play their hearts out.
As a parent, I have grown to recognize the work and effort that these young men and women have had to put into this sport to play at the Division 1 level. I appreciate all that their parents and families have done to give them this opportunity. It can be grueling at times to watch your child make mistakes, have a bad game or just sit on the... Read More
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