Category: Cancer Charities

Learning that a child has cancer can turn a family’s world upside down. Not only is the news devastating, but all that is involved in treating this disease and handling the emotional side can be overwhelming. Extended hospital stays, clinic visits several times a week, handling the side effects of treatment, and managing a tight … read more

Childhood is a time of wonder, adventure and excitement. Building fond memories in children is a joy for parents, teachers and friends. But when a child is confronted with serious health problems like cancer, it can add a lot of uncertainty in a child’s life.   Over 15,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year … read more

Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the immune system with lymphocytes, cells that fight infections. Lymphocytes reside in our lymph nodes, bone marrow, thymus, spleen and other areas of the body. A person with lymphoma has lymphocytes which mutate and grow uncontrollably.   The Lymphoma Foundation of America (LFA) is a national non-profit group … read more

With a couple hundred dollars and a shoebox filled with names in her living room, Nancy G. Brinker, Sister of Suzy Koman, began her global breast cancer movement. Since that day in 1982, she has helped build Susan G. Komen®, a global community of advocates, scientists, friends and neighbors united together to end breast cancer. … read more

There isn’t a person in our country who is not affected by cancer. Most of us either have experienced cancer ourselves or have a friend or loved one who has. Perhaps someone you love is going through it right now.   We are happy to have partnered with the LiveStrong Foundation. This great nonprofit organization … read more