Keaton’s Mission in Motion

Monster trucks roared, the ground shuddered, and electricity crackled in the air! Witnessing the wide-eyed wonder of our Keaton kiddos and families was pure magic as they enjoyed the excitement of Monster Jam! They gasped at stunts, cheered during races, and their laughter echoed through the arena. Their excitement was contagious, filling the night with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

In this Edition of Keaton’s Mission in Motion
• Share in Honoring our 25th Anniversary with a Special Holiday Tradition • Be the Hope for Childhood Cancer Warriors • Get a Glimpse of Keaton’s Kiddo Colby’s Day with the Chic-Fil-A Team • Become a Beacon of Hope by joining Keaton’s 11th Annual “Glow for Gold Gala,” Saturday, January 20th.

Colby is a 13-year-old rockstar that has been battling T-Cell ALL for almost three years. When connecting with his family and finding areas of support, we learned of Colby’s deep love for CFA, their nuggets, and being a future employee. Seeing how much joy this institution brought them, we partnered with our annual partner- CFA Madison Ave- to make his dream come true!

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.

As a part of our Education, Research & Advocacy Program, Keaton’s hosted our 2nd annual Back-to-School event just in time for the new school year! Kiddos and siblings shared joy and excitement as they picked out a brand-new backpack, lunchbox, and essential school supplies, and put their skills to the test by participating in on-site STEM activities. It was such a great time connecting with so many families and helping them get prepared for an exciting new school year! For those families who couldn’t attend this event, our team of Family Navigators were honored to hand-deliver the backpacks and school supplies knowing how crucial this support is for many families.

A huge thank you to our new friends at Girlfriendz Spa Day, for hosting a relaxing, joy-filled event just for Keaton’s kiddos, siblings, and special friends!

Kiddos were pampered with a relaxing spa day which included manicures, pedicures, hair art, and makeup, while also enjoying snacks and beverages just for them!

Our Keaton’s Teen Alliance had a blast exploring the Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)! Minds were expanded as our teens visited the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, engineering design challenges, and awesome astronomy show.

In alliance with our community partners, the Latino Leadership Council and Rincón de las Comrades, Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance was honored to host Día del Arte para las Mamas Hispanas y Latinas for our Hispanic/Latino caregivers. Our Bilingual Family Navigator Team organized this special gathering, recognizing that many Hispanic/Latina caregivers in our program have felt isolated and alone throughout their child’s journey.