Вы знали? Каждый год в США примерно 15 780 детей в возрасте от рождения до 19 лет заболевают раком. Из них более 800 родителей по всей Северной Калифорнии услышат слова «У вашего ребенка рак».
Детский рак возникает регулярно, случайно и не зависит от этнической группы, социально-экономического класса или географического региона.
Вот почему каждый сентябрь мы уделяем время повышению осведомленности и распространению информации о детском раке.
In honor of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce you to Keaton’s Kiddo Emily, a remarkable young fighter who has been part of our Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance family since 2018. “Our journey began in Aug 2018, Emily our 8-year-old was waking up everyday with headaches and throwing up in the morning. After a CT Scan, we were told a MRI was needed as they saw a mass in her brain. Worse fear ever is hearing they found a mass, and you would need to be admitted….
Thanks to your support, a family preparing for a four-month stay in the Bay Area for a life-saving stem cell transplant now has the essential items they need, including diapers, Visa gift cards, luggage, and clothing. Your kindness allows them to focus entirely on their child’s treatment without the added burden of securing basic necessities.
Today, on National Down Syndrome Day, we recognize that children with Down Syndrome are 10 to 20 times more likely to develop leukemia. This unique connection between childhood cancer and Down Syndrome—a reality for many families, including our beloved Keaton’s Kiddo, Joy.
While the focus is understandably on the child battling cancer, siblings face their own emotional challenges. They may experience feelings of worry, fear, confusion, or even guilt, and it’s important to acknowledge their role and provide support for them as well.
Альянс детского рака Китона является некоммерческой организацией 501c3 с налоговым номером 68-0406980 и сертифицированным партнером United Way #11669.
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