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 Tammy's Son

My 14 year old is an 8 year survivor. Diagnosed at age 5. Stem Cell Transplant at age 6. Submitted by Tammy

Meet Claire

I was diagnosed with yolk sac cancer in February of 2001. I am fortunate enough to have gone 24 years cancer free and even to have the...

In Memory of Abby

I am lighting up in memory of my beloved granddaughter, Abby. She fought cancer and its after effects 11 of her 15 years on earth. It is...

Meet Charlotte

WE Glow Gold for Charlotte. Charlotte was diagnosed with ALL in October 2018 right before she turned 3. Currently 8 and thriving as a...

In Memory of Tucker

To honor, celebrate and remember all of the kids who have fought and continue to fight childhood cancer. Submitted by Scott and Leslie

Meet Mason

Lighting up for our son Mason. Diagnosed 12/28/23 with HR Bcell ALL Submitted by Candace

Meet Willow

I will light my house up for my granddaughter Willow who was diagnosed with a germ cell tumor when she was 2. She is now 4 and continues...

Meet Harry

I am lighting up in honor of my grandson, Harry. Harry was diagnosed with B cell Acute lymphocytic Leukemia at 9 years old. He is now...

Meet Cadence

My daughter Cadence 14 was diagnosed with APML in February ‘24. We found out in July she is CANCER FREE!!! This has been a hard journey...

Meet Berkleigh

Berkleigh is a Stage IV Neuroblastoma survivor. We will glow for those we’ve lost and those still fighting!

In Memory of Campbell

I'm glowing gold in memory of my daughter Campbell who passed away at age 15 in October 2022 from ALL. We sure miss her but strive to...

In Memory of Rowan

We are lighting up for our Daughter, Rowan. Rowan was a happy, spunky, funny, smart, and smiley little girl. She was a loving little...

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