The Overwhelming Impact of COVID-19 on Local Children with Cancer

Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance Cares about You

Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance cares about you and the families we serve during this trying time. The challenges we face as a community may be one of the most paramount we will see in our lifetimes. Our hope is that we can uplift one another, share human kindness, and come together to support those so desperately in need.

Prior to the COVID-19, childhood cancer families experienced financial burden, trauma, isolation, and emotional distress as they fought every day for their child’s survival. Now, all of these stressors are enhanced with additional income loss due to unemployment, food insecurity as many siblings relied on school provided meals, and increased travel expenses to treatment centers due to closure of community lodging options.

Local Children Fighting Cancer and their Families Need US Now More than Ever

In order to increase their chance of survival, children must continue to receive chemotherapy, radiation, bone marrow and stem cell transplants all of which cause them to be immunocompromised. Each day, families live with fear and anxiety as they strive to protect their “vulnerable” child while taking extra precautions to prevent their family’s exposure to the current virus. Local children fighting cancer and their families need US now more than ever.

Keaton’s is Continuing to Providing HOPE & STRENGTH

Children are continuing to be diagnosed daily, in the midst of this unprecedented worldwide crisis, causing an even more traumatic journey. Cancer does not stop and neither will we. With our unified efforts, we will continue to provide HOPE and STRENGTH by addressing each family’s unique needs.

We are inspired by the resiliency of childhood cancer families and thus committed to fulfill our mission. Our activated response includes the creation of the Keatons4Kids Relief Fund. As you are inspired to join our efforts and find out other ways to get involved, click on the link below.

Thank You for Your Support During this Crucial Time

Given the extra challenges our community is facing, and with our fundraising events being postponed, we thank you for any support you can provide at this time. We invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about how we continue to support families. For additional ways to get involved, visit childcancer.org.

Holly Jolly 2024!

𝗞𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. This special evening offered a heartwarming opportunity to connect with others navigating the childhood cancer journey, while allowing children to simply be kids and enjoy the fun of the holiday season.

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Striking Out Kids’ Cancers!

Our gratitude is overflowing for everyone who joined us to Strike Out Kids’ Cancers!

Donations made through this event will provide financial, emotional, and educational support to children with cancer and their families as we strive for no child or family to navigate this journey alone. Together, we will continue to Strike Out Kids’ Cancers!

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

This September, we unite for one purpose: to bring hope, strength, and healing to children battling cancer and their families. Every 3 minutes, a family’s life is turned upside down when they hear the four devastating words, “Your child has cancer.” At Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance, we believe that every child deserves a fighting chance – and you can help make that a reality.

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