Real-Life Stories

The Long and Winding Road to Survivorship

by Kate Bernstein, Micah's Mom
June 1, 2020

Before the doctors even told us, I knew. Micah had cancer. Even without understanding the enormity of what lay ahead, I knew that it meant my life and worse, my child’s life, would never be the same. Now I’m sharing my son Micah’s story because I believe in the critical need to support childhood cancer research with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Please join me in giving hope to the next child faced with a cancer diagnosis. 

Micah holding up picture of himself

Most parents simply hope their child grows up to be a good person. 

I mostly hope mine just gets the chance to grow up.  

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Kids with Cancer

Honoring Kids with Cancer on National Pizza Day

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
February 7, 2020

It’s tough to beat pizza as a kid-friendly food. Birthday parties? Pizza. Not sure what to eat for dinner? Pizza. But on this National Pizza Day, February 9, 2020, there’s a connection between pizza, kids with cancer, and a pay-it-forward movement that continues – nearly 7 years after a girl named Hazel started it with a hand-crafted sign from her hospital room.

This Is the Message That Started It All

Send Pizza sign in windowLittle did Hazel’s grandmother and mother know, the hand-made sign meant to cheer Hazel up during treatment would go viral.

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