Welcome September. If you didn’t know September is the National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As a mom of a cancer patient this is an important topic that I feel must be addressed. See, a lot of people don’t like to talk about childhood/pediatric cancer, because it is a though discussion, BUT by talking is the only way to bring awareness to the topic and education.
A little history.
My history with childhood cancer began about 25 years ago when my grandfather founded the Puerto Rico chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. If you don’t know, MAWF grants the wishes of ill children. Because this was the family baby, I volunteer with my parents many cases and sold a lot of fundraising tickets. The majority of cases where those of children with leukemia. I saw the amazing way kids enjoyed getting their wish granted to the ones who passed away before they received their wish. I stayed a volunteer until my college days. During the summer, when I went back to PR I would work with fundraising, I never really interviewed a kid for a wish.
Fast forward to 2012, I would’ve never thought I would be in the other side of the spectrum. With a sick child, wondering what his wish would be. We were encouraged by family members and friends to contact MAWF, but I refused. I didn’t want to. Ever since then, I’ve tried to talk about it. Talking about my sons cancer has been the most therapeutic thing I could do. He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, which there is not a lot of information on, so research and awareness are key.
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I have tried to help any organization that works with pediatric cancer, because it’s the best way I can use this platform. From writing about Hope Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Hope on Wheels, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to learning about Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation. A lot of people don’t understand that sometimes is not about the money, is about the knowledge. Don’t be afraid to talk about childhood cancer, most of the time the parents enjoy releasing the emotions and just venting out the experience.
This year has been very fulfilling for me personally, as well as for my family. We are 4 months away from being officially discharged and cancer free. No more hospitals, no more anesthesia, no more MRI, no more blood tests. I CAN’T WAIT. Unfortunately, this is not the case for most of pediatric cancer patients, which is why anything you can do helps. And I’m going to make it really easy for you. All you have to do is walk. Walk all the month of September. I am participating in the Alex’s Million Mile where the goal is to walk one million miles. If you want more information you can visit their page and start your own team, donate (if you don’t want to commit) or simply join our team, The Elves. We’ll be walking in honor of my son.
Do you know anyone or have you had any experience with childhood cancer?
