Gray May – Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Gray May – Brain Tumor Awareness Month Supporting the Brain Tumor Community Brain tumor awareness is crucial, especially in the case of pediatric cancer. Going gray in May is your […]
National Nurses Week 2022: The Backbone of Healthcare
National Nurses Week 2022: The Backbone of Healthcare May 6-12 National Nurses Week is celebrated between May 6, National Nurses Day, and May 12, the birthdate of nurse Florence Nightingale. […]
Celebration Ideas for Moms of Cancer Kids
Celebration Ideas for Moms of Cancer Kids Mother’s Day 2022 Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th, may be a tough holiday for mothers of kids with cancer. It is likely another […]
Coping with Stress After a Child’s Cancer Diagnosis – National Stress Awareness Month
Coping with Stress After a Child’s Cancer Diagnosis National Stress Awareness Month A childhood cancer diagnosis is one of the most intense, disruptive, and enduring stressors parents can have. Stress […]
Recognizing a Nation of Volunteers – National Volunteer Week April 17-April 23
Recognizing a Nation of Volunteers National Volunteer Week April 17-April 23 In 1974 a Presidential Proclamation established National Volunteer Week in the United States as an opportunity to recognize Americans […]
April is National Donate Life Month!
April is National Donate Life Month! The life-saving power of organ donation Currently, 1,900 children under 18 years old are waiting for organ transplants. 25% of those children are under […]
It’s 2022; Why Do Demographic Disparities in Pediatric Cancer Still Exist in the United States?
It’s 2022; Why Do Demographic Disparities in Pediatric Cancer Still Exist in the United States? National Minority Cancer Awareness April is National Minority Cancer Awareness month, and the truth is […]
Is Laughter the Best Medicine? Using Humor to Heal
Is Laughter the Best Medicine? Using Humor to Heal What makes you laugh? A funny movie, attending a comedy show, or telling jokes with friends and family members? Most people […]
Acquiring Medical Supplies After a Cancer Diagnosis
Acquiring Medical Supplies After a Cancer Diagnosis Preparing Your Home Most households have a small stock of general first aid items and over-the-counter medicines for sicknesses like the common cold. […]
Teens Who Battle Cancer Often Experience Mental Health Issues
Teens Who Battle Cancer Often Experience Mental Health Issues World Teen Mental Wellness Day As “World Teen Mental Wellness Day” is upon us on March 2, there is no better […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Cancer Patients
The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Cancer Patients Support in Uncertain Times While the Omicron variant has dominated COVID-19 coverage in the news for the past several months, there is […]
Pediatric Cancer and the Caregiver
Pediatric Cancer and the Caregiver National Caregivers Day! This year February 18th marks National Caregivers Day. Caregivers provide necessary assistance in everything from personal care to medical aid. The global […]
6 Valentine’s Day Activities for Pediatric Cancer Families
Valentine’s Day for Families Dealing with Cancer Sharing Love on Feburary 14th Every holiday will look different when a family has a child or parent with cancer. This compounds by […]
National Cancer Prevention Month
National Cancer Prevention Month Risks Associated with Cancer Cancer is difficult to deal with for anybody, especially parents who have a child battling cancer. No parent wants to hear their […]
2022 National Blood Crisis!
2022 National Blood Crisis! January is National Blood Donor Month For the past 50 years, January has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month to remind others about the life-saving […]
Food Insecurity’s Impact on the Cancer Journey
Food Insecurity’s Impact on the Cancer Journey Nutritional Importance and Food Resources As we enter January, it’s incredible to think 2021 has ended; thankfully, for many of us! With the […]
Happy Holidays from Here to Serve
Happy Holidays From Here To Serve As we enter December 2021, we usher in the holiday season around the globe. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah (November 28th-December 6th) or Kwanzaa […]
Giving Tuesday Celebrates Generosity Across the Globe
Giving Tuesday Celebrates Generosity Across The Globe Many Americans consider Thanksgiving as the “official” start of the holiday season in the United States. Black Friday is the unofficial start of […]
Gratitude Beyond the Fog of a Cancer Journey
Gratitude Beyond the Fog of a Cancer Journey November is National Gratitude Month As we approach another season of giving thanks amidst a dragging pandemic, there are ways to experience […]
Importance of Funding the Cancer Journey
Importance of Funding the Cancer Journey Emotional and Financial Support For more than two decades, the pediatric cancer survival rate has increased dramatically. Over 80% of children with cancer survive […]
