Welcome 2022 – 2023 Interns

Join us in welcoming our 2022 – 2023 interns; Riley and Jennifer.

With the number of families that we support continuing to rise, having interns provides the opportunity to connect more with families battling childhood cancer. The ability to host interns is such a valued part of Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance.

Riley is currently participating in a yearlong internship program for her Masters of Social Work degree at Sacramento State. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Sacramento State in 2022 and will Graduate with her MSW in 2024. Following graduation, Riley would like to pursue her LCSW and is interested in specializing in Mental Health and working closely with families and children.

Riley chose Keaton’s after her brother was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. This diagnosis had made a huge impact in Riley’s and her family’s life, like so many others who experience a childhood cancer diagnosis. Riley’s goal is to obtain her license of clinical social work, to then become a medical social worker in the hospital setting. Riley’s passion is to continue to work with hospice and oncology patients.

“I am very thankful to be a part of the Keaton Family Navigator Team. While working alongside this amazing team, I am being given the opportunity to work with wonderful families as well. I am excited to help expand the Keaton’s family resources by creating a strong sibling support system, through either group therapy, or fun activities! I look forward to serving this resilient community, while I also expand my own knowledge in medical-social work!”

Jennifer is currently in her senior year at California State University of Sacramento, pursuing her Bachelor’s in Social Work.

Jennifer chose Keaton’s after discovering the positive impact that this program has had on all the families they serve. Jennifer’s focus is lending a helping hand to families and children within the community. During her time here, she plans to create meaningful relationship with the families that get the pleasure to work with her directly.

“I am very honored to have been picked to be a part of this amazing team. I am very excited to build connections with all the children and families I will meet at my time here at Keaton’s. I can’t wait for the amazing memories I will create here!”

The entire Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance team is pleased to have these wonderful interns for the course of their school year. They have already begun working with families and are making an impact. Welcome, Riley and Jennifer!

Dare to Dream Scholarship Recipients 2024

Each year, Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance honors warriors and survivors as they pursue the next steps towards their education by offering our Dare to Dream Scholarship Award. Aligning with our Education, Research, and Advocacy Program, our goal by sharing this award is to support young cancer warriors who are preparing for college, while acknowledging the many barriers and hardships they have overcome through their strength and resiliency.

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Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance – Mission in Motion Summer 2024

In this Edition of Keaton’s Mission in Motion:
• Experience the joy of togetherness as we kick off summer with our Annual Disney Luau-themed event at Funderland Amusement Park • Share in honoring caregivers and siblings through special events to appreciate them • See Our Mission in Motion as We Host the First Pediatric Cancer Roundtable • Learn How You can get involved by adopting a family, helping to raise awareness during September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and by participating in our “Strike Out Kids’ Cancers!” bowling fundraiser, Sunday, September 29th!

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Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance – Mission in Motion Spring 2024

In this Edition of Keaton’s Mission in Motion:
• Welcome Spring with Keaton’s 4th Annual Family Fun Day at Gill Orchards • Meet Resilient and Strong Keaton’s Kiddo Kodiak • Share in Brightening a Hospital Stay for Keaton’s Kiddo Milagros with Keaton’s Family Navigators • See Our Mission in Motion as We Continue to Fund Childhood Cancer Research• Celebrate the Collaboration with our Community Partners at the Stay Happy FUNdation, Del Oro and Granite Bay High Schools • Discover Opportunities to Support our Mission by Fundraising and Donating During Big Day of Giving, Thursday, May 2nd and Attending Our 27th Annual “Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer” Golf Tournament, Thursday, May 23rd

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