The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
When Sam and Katie found out that their 9-month-old son had cancer, a happy ending felt like the farthest thing from reality.
It was 2019 when the couple took their son, Jude, for a routine checkup. Everything seemed to be going well until the pediatrician noticed a strange glint in Jude’s eye. Having worked as a child life specialist in the field of pediatric oncology for 8 years, Katie feared for the worst when they referred him to a pediatric ophthalmologist.
It took two scans for the ophthalmologist to confirm Katie’s worst fear–Jude had a small tumor in his retina.... Read More
Hosting a lemonade stand through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a wonderful and charitable way to help all kids with cancer. Wondering how to make your lemonade stand more sustainable and environmentally friendly? There are plenty of ways to keep stands inexpensive and fun while keeping things eco-friendly! We’ve got some great tips on how you can make your lemonade stand not just yellow, but green, too!
1. Compost your lemon rinds
If you like your lemonade freshly squeezed, this tip is... Read More
Pablo (center) with his father and (left) and brother (right)
“I feel like I can see myself in these kids,” said former Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) grantee, Pablo Monterroso, reflecting on his work with children battling cancer. “I can see my brother in these kids. They are just like me and you, and all they want to do is live a normal life, go camping, play sports, have friends, and play outside. Every little piece of the puzzle that we’re able to work towards making this world a better place and making their experience better is giving back a whole childhood.”
Ever since he was a kid, Pablo knew the value of a “normal”... Read More
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