Did you know that September is Childhood cancer awareness month? Did you know that childhood cancer is not rare? In the U.S., 15, 780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately 1/4 of them will not survive.
I want to tell you about one little warrior who has defied all odds.
Meet Addie, at 5 months old she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
This little warrior went though treatment keeping her huge smile and positive attitude, even spending her 1st birthday in the hospital.
Today, one year post transplant and almost 2 years post diagnosis, she had clear scans!
The love Addies parents have, not only for her (I mean it's an immense love), but also for each other is so beautiful and the kindness and gratitude they radiate is incredibly heartwarming.
I truly feel my life was made better by having our paths cross and being a TINY part of their family for a small moment.
Addie is one of the bravest girls I know, she has a beautiful smile and the heart of a warrior. BE Brave, BE Beautiful and BE a warrior.
Only 4% of government funding supports pediatric cancer research. Kids, our kids, our babies, they deserve SO MUCH BETTER than that. If you can, donate to Tackle Kids Cancer. This initiative was started by The Children's Cancer Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. 100% of all donations benefit the essential clinical care, unique support services and groundbreaking cancer research needed to find a cure.
#TeamAddie
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