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 Tucker

We are lighting up for our son, Tucker! At 5, Tucker was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is now 11 and living life to the fullest! We...

Meet Sarah

Our daughter Sarah is a leukemia survivor diagnosed at 14 and relapsed at 20. Thanks to research, she is a happy 35-year-old. Her...

Meet Syniyah

My name is Bridget and I’m writing in honor of my daughter Syniyah. As a parent I begin to experience many changes in my child but I had...

Meet Jennifer's Son

I’m lighting up for my 15-year-old son who was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma when we was 4! Submitted by Jennifer

Meet Anna

We will light up our house in gold for our cancer survivor, Anna. She is now 10 years no evidence of disease and starting college. We are...

Meet Katia's Son

My 10-year-old son was diagnosed when he was 6 years old with Medulloblastoma. A malignant brain Cancer. During Covid time 2020 and 2021,...

Meet Colin

Colin! My son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2018 and has relapsed 2x. During this 6 year journey, we have met so many other incredible...

In Memory of Maya

I am lighting up in memory of my niece Maya. She fought an amazing fight with Medulablastoma from 2017 to 2019 when she gained her wings...

Meet James

My son is a happy, healthy 18-year-old ALL survivor, diagnosed at age 12, and he's now headed off to college to study Musical Theatre. He...

Meet Madison

I’m lighting up in honor of my daughter, Madison, who beat Germinona in 2019!! Submitted by Roxanne

In Memory of Abby

We are Glowing Gold in memory of our incredible Abby and in support of all those fighting. Abby fought an incredible battle against...

Meet Makayla

We are lighting up for Makayla, our daughter, who was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma just after she turned 8. She had a mass on her...

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