Did you know? Each year in the U.S. approximately 15,780 children between the ages of birth and 19 years of age are diagnosed with cancer. Of that, over 800 parents throughout Northern California will hear the words, “Your child has cancer”.
Childhood cancer occurs regularly, randomly, and does not discriminate by ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region.
That’s why every September we take time to raise awareness & spread the word about childhood cancer.
14-year-old Samerah, best known as Sam has been battling quite the challenging journey, but with the love and support of her family, friends, and community she has been able to overcome so much. At the very young age of 2 months old, Sam was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromatosis is not an isolated disorder. It causes several different conditions and can lead to the development of tumors on the brain, spine, and the nerves that send signals between the brain and spinal cord.
In this Edition of Keaton’s Mission in Motion
• Connect With Our Childhood Cancer Awareness Warriors • Discover Ways You Can Raise Awareness • Share In The Community Impact On Pediatric Cancer • Meet Our #GlowGold Community Partners • Become a Beacon of Hope by joining Keaton’s 11th Annual “Glow for Gold Gala,” Saturday, October 14th.
Strong and optimistic Keaton’s Kiddo Pedro has a heart for soccer and music, and he absolutely loves Chick-Fil-A! Being a teen at just 14 years old, Pedro was sadly diagnosed with a brain tumor called Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma. Hear about Pedro’s journey from his point of view.
Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit organization Tax ID 68-0406980 and certified United Way Partner #11669
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