Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching and this time of year we know many of you are looking for ways to give back. Here is a quick and easy guide to see all the great ways you can support the MACC…
“Virtual Lucky Leprechaun 7k” Benefitting the MACC Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAUWATOSA, WI, December 9, 2020 The 9th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 7K will be virtual in 2021 and SWAG filled. "We have upped our SWAG items this year with a Blingy Bottle Opener Medal and Limited Edition Flask,"…
Thirty-five Years of Holiday Lights Provide Hope on Candy Cane Lane
The 35th year of making a difference in the life of a child with cancer opens Friday, November 27th! Take a trip down Candy Cane Lane and share the true spirit of the season. The West Allis neighborhood bounded by…
An Event Truly Designed to Inspire
Over the past 38 years, Women for MACC has been bringing hope to families through research & awareness to end childhood cancer and related blood disorders. At the beginning of this year, we were looking forward to celebrating the 38th…
How One Diagnosis Changed Four Lives
A childhood cancer diagnosis takes a toll on every member of the family. In these personal blogs, three siblings share how their brother's diagnosis changed them and their family. LillyAnne, age 20 2017 was the year that changed everything for…
A Personal Tradition: Christine’s Story
A Memorable Moment Chris Anderson will never forget the day in 2008 when she purchased her very first MACC*Star ornament. She was instantly drawn to the beautiful artwork and the theme of “Life is a Gift”. Chris also learned that…
A Holiday Tradition: MACC Star Month
Becky Pinter Our President & CEO, Becky Pinter, has her own holiday tradition with the TMJ4 MACC*Stars. Here’s what she had to say about what it means to her: "I am so blessed to be part of the MACC Fund…
My Sister Had Cancer: Supersibs Series
My name is Elicia Stern, and my sister Olivia had cancer; Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia to be exact. My sister was diagnosed in 7th grade. I was in 4th grade. I remember when we first noticed a problem and my sister…
My Greatest Joy: Ali’s Story
Concerning Symptoms Alison "Ali" Verhaalen was an athletic, fun-loving, intelligent, healthy 9-year old girl, until one day she wasn’t. In April 2014, Ali began to exhibit concerning symptoms; her eye began to twitch, she felt dizzy and she frequently threw…
