Teen Raises £220K After Brain Tumor, Gets Dream Train Day
A 17-year-old who beat childhood cancer just raised over £220,000 for the charity that helped him. His reward? A surprise railway adventure he'll never forget.
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Childhood Cancer Survivor Publishes Books for Sick Kids
A woman who planned her funeral at age 6 while fighting leukemia now helps other children navigate cancer through books she wishes she'd had. The Luna Peak Foundation has donated over 4,000 books to families and hospitals since 2020.
Cancer Survivor Hosts Music Fest for 28 Kids Fighting Cancer
A Canyon Lake woman battling Stage IV cancer is turning her own struggle into hope for others by organizing a free music festival that supports children fighting cancer. This year's Never Give Up Hope Music Festival will bring joy to 28 kids and their families in April.
Telehealth Boosts Cancer Survivor Genetic Testing by 186%
A groundbreaking study shows that childhood cancer survivors using telehealth for genetic counseling were nearly three times more likely to get tested than those relying on traditional care. This simple shift could save lives by catching new cancers earlier.
Telehealth Doubles Genetic Testing for Childhood Cancer Survivors
A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.
Volunteers Shave Heads, Raise Money for Kids with Cancer
Volunteers lined up to have their heads shaved in support of children battling cancer, raising funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The foundation provides crucial support and hope to kids diagnosed with cancer and their families. ---
Kolkata Group Brings Joy to Kids With Cancer for 9 Years
A volunteer group called Rendezvous has spent nine years turning International Childhood Cancer Day into a celebration of hope for young patients in Kolkata. Their latest event brought music, games, gifts, and financial support to children and families at a local cancer center.
11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Hosts Vegas Blood Drive
Benji Sanchez, an 11-year-old who beat childhood cancer three times, partnered with Critical Care Comics to combat a critical blood shortage in Las Vegas. The initiative comes as hospitals nationwide lost over 2,000 blood donations due to severe weather, with cancer patients relying on a quarter of the nation's blood supply. #
Telehealth Triples Genetic Testing for Cancer Survivors
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
Simple Heart Screening Helps Childhood Cancer Survivors
A new study brings encouraging news for the half million Americans who survived childhood cancer. Testing their heart health early works just as well as expensive counseling sessions.
8-Year-Old Asher Beats Stage 4 Cancer Against 33% Odds
After being given just a one in three chance to survive, Mississippi second-grader Asher is now cancer-free following ten months of treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His journey from a devastating September 2024 diagnosis to a January 2026 clean bill of health offers hope to families facing similar battles.
8-Year-Old Asher Beats Stage 4 Cancer Against All Odds
After receiving just a 33% chance of survival, Mississippi second-grader Asher Bonura celebrated his cancer-free diagnosis this January. His journey from a terrifying Stage 4 diagnosis to complete recovery shows the power of hope and modern medical care.
8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Named 2026 Bionic Bitty Babe
Lily Zataar, an 8-year-old brain cancer survivor from New Orleans, answered her door to discover she'd been chosen as the 2026 Bionic Bitty Babe. She'll spend the year dancing alongside an inspiring team of cancer survivors in Mardi Gras parades and community events.
Florida Lawyer Bets $1M on Super Bowl for Cancer Research
A Florida attorney just wagered $1 million on the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl 60, promising to donate all winnings to pediatric cancer research. If the bet pays off, over $434,000 will go directly to fighting childhood cancer.
7-Year-Old Beats Leukemia as Pediatric Cancer Survival Tops 80%
Gemma Moschetto walked into her oncologist's office wearing pigtails and a rainbow shirt, joking with the team that helped save her life. Her story shows how far cancer treatment has come: over 80% of children now survive.
10-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Donates 2,000 Toys to Sick Kids
Cassidy Kline turned her own hospital experience into a mission to bring joy to children fighting serious illnesses. This week, her nonprofit "Cuddles from Cassidy" delivered 2,000 stuffed animals to young patients across Westchester.
UK Spends £10M So Kids With Cancer Can Get to Treatment
Families in England will no longer have to choose between paying bills and getting their sick children to cancer appointments. A new government fund removes one of the most painful financial burdens from parents whose kids are fighting for their lives.
UK Salons Offer Free Haircuts for 12-Inch Hair Donations
A major UK salon chain is giving free haircuts to anyone donating at least 12 inches of hair to help children with cancer. Regis and Supercuts' 65 salons will collect donations all year to create real hair wigs for young people battling hair loss.
Cancer Survivor Turns 25-Year Journey Into Hope for Kids
After beating Burkitt lymphoma as a child in Nigeria 25 years ago, Adekemi Oyewusi now dedicates her career to improving childhood cancer care in low-resource settings. Her powerful story shows how surviving hardship can spark a lifetime of giving back.
Cancer Survivor, 14, Builds Toy MRI for Scared Kids
A teen who beat cancer created a realistic toy MRI scanner to help young patients practice with their stuffed animals before the real thing. The invention could reduce the need to sedate children during frightening medical scans.
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