April CCA Hero, Amanda
First impressions can be deceiving—especially in the case of April’s CCA Hero, Amanda. Beneath this polite 16-year-old’s reserved demeanor, there’s a wicked sense of humor
We Prescribe Joy
For seriously ill children and their families, every moment is precious. At the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA), our goal is to transform as many of those moments as possible — with joy.
About CCA
At the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) we believe all kids deserve long, wonderful lives. Or at the very least, short, wonderful lives. That’s why our programs leverage music, nature, friendship, and resources to create transformative moments of joy for families facing cancer and other serious illnesses.
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When Phoenix was diagnosed with ALL it sent his family into a whirlwind of tests, medications, and devastating side effects. They felt completely ungrounded, but then Phoenix’s Chemo Pal, Brenton walked in the room with a bag of toys.
A Letter to My 11-Year-Old Self
In honor of Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week, Tom looks back on his experience with osteosarcoma and the advice he would give his 11-year-old self.