advocate stories

Meet some of the children and families, friends, advocates, and others across Virginia directly or indirectly affected by childhood cancer who are sharing their "why" behind joining the #glowgoldva movement this September.

Meet Chassidy

Chassidy was diagnosed with leukemia in February, our world fell apart at that moment, but she has always been the angel of our family....

Meet Cam

Our daughter Cam was diagnosed with Leukemia at the beginning of June. Submitted by Tiffany

In Memory of Hallie

We glow gold in September in honor of our daughter, Hallie. She was diagnosed with a CNS embryonal tumor at 4 weeks old, and was the...

Meet Zuri

September is a special month for us as we want to raise awareness in Childhood cancer. My daughter Zuri was diagnosed at 5 years old with...

Meet Eric

My son Eric was diagnosed with AML leukemia on October 13, 2019. He had chloromas in his head, neck, and spine. He spent the first 3...

Meet Kellan

Kellan was 3.5 when diagnosed with T-Cell ALL. He was a healthy little boy who was rarely sick so when some bruises and bumps wouldn't...

Meet Aina

We’re lighting up for our daughter and little sister Aina, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer in July of 2024 and is now in treatment....

Meet Kasen

Glowing gold for my sweet 6-year-old son, Kasen, T-ALL. Submitted by Claudia

Meet Augie

Our son Augie was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma when he was 5 months old. He is now 2.5 and teaches us everyday what it means...

Meet Anne

I'm lighting up for ALL the Rappahannock County families facing childhood cancer themselves or for someone they love. Communities that...

Meet Xander

My 14 year old grandson, Xander Allen, was diagnosed in May 2024 with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He is also autistic with...

Meet Declan

Our precious grandson, Declan Zalewski, was diagnosed with Leukemia on November 23. He is 5. He had off and on fevers for a few months...

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