Meet Maria: A Bravehearted Heroine
September CCA Hero Maria loves running, playing, and soaking up the sun. But she does a lot more staying inside now, since her Leukemia diagnosis.
CCA Heroes
Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life
At just 19 years old, August CCA Hero David has faced cancer with more composure and positivity than most. It’s the part of his personality which inspires his family and has kept them laughing through the tough times.
July CCA Hero, Moxie
July CCA Hero is the rambunctious and quick-witted Moxie! Moxie has been in and out of hospitals for Optic Glioma since she was just six months old. Long infusions at the hospital left Moxie bored… that is until her Chemo Pal, Ashley, showed up.
Children’s Cancer Association’s 2019 Heroes Honored at OMSI
Meet our 12 new CCA Heroes. Now in its 21st year, Celebration of Courage brings together our Heroes and their families in an intimate and festive atmosphere where our Heroes are honored for their remarkable achievements, endurance, and optimism.
June CCA Hero, Shaun 2013-2019
This month we celebrate the first of our 2019 CCA Heroes, Shaun. Shaun and his family visited the CCA office to take part in his official CCA Hero photoshoot just weeks before he died. We are deeply saddened by his death, but grateful to have known him and all the joy he brought to the world.
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
