When I was six years old my biggest worry in life was which friend to ride home on the bus with. It is so unfair that this monster we call cancer affects not only adults we love but young children who don't even know what it is.
Working with Camp Quality over the past 8 years has been nothing short of life changing. These kids put your life into perspective so quick- how can it not change you? I have had the privilege to get to know hundreds of kids who's life has been affected by cancer and I will forever be in love with each and every one them.
Research has come such a long way in 20 years. The 5 year survival rate is over 83% and kids post treatment are evolving into healthy cancer free adults. 83% may seem like a pretty good grade on a math test but it is still not where it needs to be.
1 out of every 8 children who are diagnosed will not survive cancer. That fact alone should make you want to punch a wall. Children aren't supposed to take on adult responsibilities- if they were they would grow 5x faster and we would all be fully grown by age 8. Kids are supposed to throw temper tantrums over cookies before dinner and get grounded for arguing with their parents- they are NOT supposed to have cancer.
I challenge you to spread the word about childhood cancer this month. Get informed and find out what you can do to help.
Volunteer at Camp Quality, Walk a 5k for cancer research, volunteer at Kosair, give a donation or do any number of things to help in your own way!
