Diane DeWinter Diane DeWinter’s story began in 1995 when her son Michael “Pooch” Kamke designed that year’s star following his diagnosis with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Pooch was grateful for research being done and always believed that he was given more time…
It’s that time of year again! That’s right homeowners are pulling out their lights and decorations in preparation for the annual holiday light display Candy Cane Lane. This year marks the 37th of the event, which was born from a…
While September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, research to find a cure is a critical year-round mission. “Pediatric cancer research is woefully underfunded,” says Becky Pinter, president and CEO of The Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund. The Milwaukee-based…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations across the country to increase awareness and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Our goal is to raise awareness for…
Older brother, best friend, Supersib; these words all describe Francis whose brother Drew was diagnosed with ALL when Francis was just 4 years old. It takes courage to battle childhood cancer, but it also takes courage to remain strong for…
Around Christmas time in 2017, Drew had a cold that just wouldn't seem to go away. After a few nose bleeds, his parents took him in to a see a doctor where tests revealed some abnormal results. After two retests…
When her son Jaden was just 3 years old, Deanna received a call from the hospital that Jaden had tested positive for Sickle Cell SS. From that point on, the family lived with an edge of anxiety never knowing when…
14-year-old Malayna’s life was changed the day her brother Hayden was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2010; a moment that would be burned in her mind forever. As a Supersib, Malayna often felt alone and misunderstood but as she…
7-year-old Harlow was experiencing low grade fevers, extra bruising, and fatigue, but when the pain in her legs began her parents immediately took her to the doctor to find out what was happening. The blood tests came back, and doctors…
Over the past 19 months since our family began our cancer journey, we’ve met a tremendous amount of families with their own story. Through these encounters and our own experience, I’ve come to realize the link to cancer requires only…
