A Note from Will's Mom
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Thank you so much for supporting our quest in creating a cancer-free future for all children. It is my son, Will's legacy that all children diagnosed with cancer will hear the words, "We have the cure". Despite his short life, Will left a huge impression on the hearts and lives of so many. Mike and I are honored to celebrate our son’s life with all our family, friends, and supporters who help us to make a difference in the 400,000+ children who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Will would have been turning 6 years old this October and the fact that we can’t celebrate with our son is devastating. However, we are blessed to be surrounded by so much love and support as we grieve our loss. The money that we raise in memory of our baby boy funds lifesaving research that provides the best hope for a cure to childhood cancer. We have seen first-hand the importance of new innovation and treatment options for our children. The toxicity of current childhood cancer treatments leave children with lifelong debilitations that take away from their quality of life and future prosperity. Funding childhood cancer has never been more important, as 1 in 6 children who receive their diagnosis will not survive. In partnering with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation we’ve been able fund groundbreaking research in Will’s legacy. Together, our mission is that every child facing the challenges of pediatric cancer will not only survive but thrive!
Please join the WILL STRONG team and help us find a cure! When we come together as a community, great things can happen!
Pediatric Cancer Statistics
- Cancer is the number one cause of disease related death in children.
- 1 in 285 US Children will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old.
- 95% of childhood cancer survivors have significant health issues because of the cancer or the toxicity of treatments.
- Kids with cancer are forced to rely on decades old treatments that don’t work or are just too toxic
"Where there's a Will, there's a way."
- Jo Irwin