A Story of Hope
The Start of Something New On February 8, 2012, the Gorman’s received a call that would change the course of their lives. A placement agency called to see if they could take in a 7-month-old baby girl. They were told…
Why I Became A Nurse: Supersib Janelle Shares Her Experience
A Strong Bond Prior to Laura getting sick we did basically everything together - we loved to play hide and seek, make forts, wrestle, and dance to rock n’ roll with dad, go fishing, and hiking. Even in school we…
We Became Stronger Together: A Supersib Story
Watching a sibling endure the harmful treatment of cancer is hard enough, but Supersibs must also face the changes to family dynamics and the mental health affects such as depression. In this blog, Paige Rhode shares her own experience when…
A Double Diagnosis: The Doves’ Story
Can you imagine hearing the words “your child has cancer”? Can you imagine hearing it twice? That’s exactly what happened to Erin and Ryan Dove. Their daughter Lily was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2013 and just months away…
Choosing Your Cause: Christina and Steve Novak Share What Led Them to the MACC Fund
Former NBA player and Milwaukee Bucks analyst Steve Novak and MACC Fund Emerging Leaders Board member Christina Novak share what led them to support the MACC Fund and why you should too. When They Met Steve and I met at…
Coping with Cancer: A Supersib Story
Every child diagnosed with cancer has a story, and so does every cancer sibling. Maddie Dove’s journey as a Supersib began with her sister Lily’s diagnosis, but changed once again when her sister Bailey was also diagnosed. Learn more about…
Interview with Dr. Paul Sondel of UW Carbone Cancer Center
TMJ4 News Meteorologist Brian Gotter interviews Dr. Paul Sondel of the UW Carbone Cancer Center regarding cancer research developments, the road to the cure for childhood cancer, and the impact the MACC Fund has made.
Looking Toward the Future: Grace’s Story
Grace was diagnosed at just 9 years old with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She faced many complications throughout her treatment including severe fevers reaching 106° and a fungal infection of the brain. At one point, doctors informed her mother that she…
You’re Not Alone: A Story from Supersib Micah
We know that childhood cancer affects the entire family. That's why we want to share both the story of the child who is diagnosed and their siblings, or Supersibs. In this honest and insightful blog, Supersib Micah shares his own…
Mental Health Matters for Children & Families Affected by Pediatric Cancer
Most people know that a childhood cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. The physical effects of cancer are obvious - the child going through treatment may lose their hair due to chemo, experience scarring from surgery, or have weight changes…
