A childhood cancer diagnosis is devastating for a child. In an instant, a child’s life becomes defined by the physical and cognitive damage caused by their cancer and years of treatment. That is, if they are lucky enough to survive.
Each year, thousands of children, no longer in crisis, but damaged and not equipped to realize their potential, are no longer the priority of the world that fought to keep them alive.
Although they will always burdened by the damage caused by treatment and years of lost childhood, childhood cancer survivors may gain the advantages of focus, discipline and maturity that is years or decades beyond their peers.
Determination, responsibility, commitment, and mental resilience are just a few traits that childhood cancer survivors possess that can make them very successful.
Each day dozens of children are diagnosed with cancer and their worlds are shattered. The reality of childhood cancer is that some children will not survive, but the vast majority that will survive have the potential to lead amazing lives. There is no reason for them to lose the fire to try.
Your generous contribution will help change the lives of thousands of children who have suffered so much.