What Being a Mother Means to This Cancer Mom
2013 Ambassador Avery has been fighting a brain tumor since she was 8. Her mom, Stephanie, has been by her side every step of the way. Read what Stephanie has to say about how childhood cancer has changed her job as a mom.
Stephanie smiles with her husband and four children on a recent trip to Disneyland.
I always wanted to be a mom, and I have always taken my role as a mother to heart. But now, I’m an advocate for my kids, too.
Clinical Trials and a ‘Can Do’ Attitude: An Update on Ambassador Avery
2013 Ambassador Avery has had one wild ride during her childhood cancer experience. Read an update on how she’s keeping her “can do” attitude throughout her relapse, clinical trial, and everything in between.
While news of a brain tumor might stop some people from having a positive outlook on life, that’s not the case for 2013 Ambassador Avery.
“Some people get cancer and others don’t,” she said. “This is just what I have to deal with.”
Sarah’s Shave for Abby [VIDEO]
Last month, 2012 Ambassador Sarah told us how excited she was for her upcoming shave. We were, too — so we filmed it!
When Sarah Swaim says that she knows what kids with cancer are going through, it’s true.
That’s because the three-time shavee is also a two-time childhood cancer survivor.
The 3rd Anniversary of Phineas’ Childhood Cancer Diagnosis
Ambassador Phineas was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2013. He’s alive today because of research funded by St. Baldrick’s. His mom, Tina, shares how their family will be spending his three-year diagnosis anniversary.
The Sandi Family (left to right): Fiona, Carlos, Phineas and Tina.
On March 28, 2013, we found out that our 4-year-old son, Phineas, had cancer. It was a terrible day — but heartbreakingly familiar.
Seven-Year Survivor: An Update on Ambassador Khalid
St. Baldrick’s 2010 Ambassador Khalid was just 2 years old when he was diagnosed with childhood cancer. Now, seven years have passed and he’s not just surviving — he’s thriving.
Four-year-old Ambassador Khalid flies a toy space shuttle in this photo from 2010, when he was chosen to be an Ambassador.
It’s been five years since Khalid was picked as an Ambassador for St. Baldrick’s and a lot has changed.
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