06.15.18
June CCA Hero – Hayden
Ten-year-old Hayden is a poised, polite young lady who is wise beyond her years. She loves art, reading, classical music, her mom’s snickerdoodles, and climbing in the trees around her house.
Spotlight
At CCA we believe joy grows exponentially when it’s used collectively. We are proud to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary children served by our programs and the community engagement that makes our work possible. Thank you for believing Joy Matters!
06.14.18
A Celebration of Courage: Announcing the 2018 Children’s Cancer Association Heroes
Family, friends, and CCA staff gathered to honor 11 kids and teens at the Celebration of Courage. The event, now marking its 20th year, recognizes the remarkable achievements, endurance, optimism, and strength that these Heroes face each day as they fight cancer and other serious illnesses.
06.07.18
Ready Set Action – McKenzie’s Music Moment
McKenzie’s music moment came when she took part in the 2016 Bedstock. She’s known as a prankster with the medical team, playing tricks on them and working her sassy charm. She’s also a kind, thoughtful girl, whose positive outlook inspires everyone who meets her.
06.05.18
Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018
For the fourth year in a row, MyMusicRx joined forces with national recording artists to deliver the healing power of music from the Gorge Amphitheatre at Sasquatch! Music Festival.
05.11.18
One Friendship with Catlin and Jack
Catlin is a Chemo Pal Mentor to the amazing Jack, diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2017. They’re both huge sports fans and can make each other laugh, but life decided to throw a curve ball when Jack was given a year left to live.
05.04.18
Celebrating Six Years at SXSW
MyMusicRx once again invited Austinites to “feel the music and feel better” during the world-renowned SXSW Festival. 2018 raised nearly $10,000 to fuel the upcoming launch of MyMusicRx at St. David’s Children’s Hospital, filling a critical gap in arts and music program services for Central Texas kids and families.
05.03.18
Bryten and Lily Find Joy with the Link Program
The hardships of cancer are not limited to the physical treatment. Cancer also affects a person’s social life, emotional wellbeing and financial stability. Many of the resources Link is able to provide are possible because of our incredible community partners, like Reliable Credit Association Inc.
05.01.18
May CCA Hero – Emma
Princess alert! May Hero, Emma Baker, is a sparkly girl with a passion for pink and all things princess related. She’ll eagerly sing at the top of her lungs upon request, and even throw in a few twirls for good measure.
04.27.18
Finding Her Calling, Wendy’s Chemo Pal Story
15 years ago, Wendy’s close friend died of breast cancer. That experience planted the seed for future volunteer work involving cancer.
04.18.18
Help Us Launch NatureRx This Summer
NatureRx will provide free outdoor adventures to local teens and young adults with exclusive & specialized adventures to hike, paddle, climb, and stretch themselves beyond their diagnoses.