07.26.18
CCA’s Caped Crusader, CS Sheffield
Self-professed Kids Cancer Hero, CS Sheffield, is on a mission to provide joy to kids in the hospital. What he’s achieved in the last eight years is nothing short of remarkable.
Stories
Meet CCA’s inspiring families, donors, staff, and volunteers, including our 2016 CCA Heroes. They show us their compassion, generosity, and love every day.
07.18.18
Swimming 70 Laps at 70 Years for MyMusicRx
In 2007, Karen’s life changed dramatically when her granddaughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with T-Cell Leukemia. Karen witnessed firsthand the pain and hardship her granddaughter faced, but there was one thing which helped them all get through it; Music.
07.03.18
July CCA Hero – Austin
Move over, Von Trapps—Austin has arrived! This talented ten-year-old boy plays five instruments—many of which he learned with the help of MyMusicRx.
06.26.18
A Community of Support – Sarah, Chemo Pal Intern
Sarah Peterson is a former intern with the Chemo Pal Mentor Program, who used her social work major to make a difference for kids in the hospital.
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.
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.
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.
05.01.18
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.