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Christian’s Crusaders Childhood Cancer Research Fund

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Christian was the sweetest, kindest, funniest boy you could ever be lucky enough to know. He died at the age of 9 from medulloblastoma, a brain tumor. Christians Crusaders was created to keep his memory alive and celebrate his life. Please join us in raising funds so all children have a better chance of a cure and the opportunity to thrive beyond treatment. #rameystrong

2023

$12,071

Funds Raised in 2023

$41,612

Total Funds Raised

Since 2017

Christian was the sweetest, kindest, funniest boy you could ever be lucky enough to know. He loved Spider-Man, Star Wars, Legos, and dancing. He was a friend to everyone that knew him. He was selfless in his actions. He loved his family, pets, friends, and made someone laugh every single day. He was wise beyond his years and made an impact on so many simply by his beautiful smile and kind words.

When he was 8 years old, he began complaining of headaches and blurred vision coupled with occasional vomiting. When his parents took him to the hospital, they were told it was a virus and he was were sent home. They then rallied the help of his pediatrician to voice their concerns. A CT scan revealed a mass in his head. Their lives were forever changed when they heard the words "brain tumor.” The doctors were able to fully resect the tumor, but Christian lost most mobility of his left side and he had to relearn normal tasks, such as walking. After a month of rehabilitation, he endured 6 weeks of proton radiation followed by an intense regimen of chemotherapy.

After completing several months of chemotherapy and nearing the end of his treatment plan, Christian began having seizures. It turns out he had relapsed, and the cancer was now in his brain fluid. There were no more treatment options. Christian passed away at the age of 9 after a heroic 11-month fight.

This fund was created to keep his memory alive and celebrate his life. Our hope is to find better cancer treatment options for children so they have a better chance of survival and do not have to endure the long-term effects of these barbaric treatments. Please join us in raising funds so all children have a better chance of a cure and the opportunity to thrive beyond treatment. #rameystrong

Christian’s Crusaders Childhood Cancer Research Fund Highlights & Happenings

Your Support Means So Much

These friends and family members helped us raise funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Christian! See the 2018- 2022 list.

Types of Childhood Cancer: Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. It originates in the back part of the brain called the cerebellum. Learn more about it here.

What You Should Know About Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer affects thousands of kids and families around the world every year. This infographic shows a few realities you should know.

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Where does the money go?

Donations given to the Christian's Crusaders Childhood Cancer Research Fund go directly to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund lifesaving childhood cancer research around the world. The Foundation is guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of leading experts in the childhood cancer community, to ensure that every dollar makes the greatest impact for kids with cancer.

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These people make us smile - they’re the doers and money-raisers on behalf of the Christain's Crusaders Childhood Cancer Research Fund. They’re shaving their heads, hosting events, starting fundraisers and more to make childhood cancer research possible.

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Start your own St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event to raise money on behalf of our Hero Fund! You’ll be paired with a staff member who will walk you through every step of the process, and you’ll have fun knowing you’re doing a great thing for kids with cancer.

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Register to shave your head and raise money for our Hero Fund at any St. Baldrick’s event happening around the world! Not finding an event near you? Register as a virtual shavee and shave your head anytime, anywhere.

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Head-shaving not your thing? You can start a fundraiser to raise money for our Hero Fund with St. Baldrick’s in a way that interests you! Like biking? Bike a marathon. Like baking? Start a cookie baking fundraiser… You get the picture.

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