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In early May, more than 200 childhood cancer advocates, including St. Baldrick’s families and Honored Kids, joined the Alliance for Childhood Cancer’s 6th Annual Childhood Cancer Action Days.

This two-day event in Washington, D.C. brought advocates to Capitol Hill to share their stories and ask their representatives to:

• Co-Sponsor the STAR Act — the most comprehensive childhood cancer bill ever introduced to Congress
• Support the inclusion of the RACE Act in the FDA User Fee Bill
• Increase federal funding for cancer research

Here is a little behind-the-scenes look at our day on the Hill…

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Emily’s nickname as a camp counselor is “Sunshine,” and for good reason.

Diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia in April 2016, Emily has kept a sunny attitude, despite a devastating diagnosis and a risky treatment plan.

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