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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro For Kids Fighting Cancer

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro For Kids Fighting Cancer

I sometimes find myself wondering what it must feel like to be a kid who gets the devastating news that he or she has cancer. Throughout the 10 years that I have supported pediatric cancer awareness I have heard so many stories of disbelief, grief and anger that I have come to feel more sadness with each one. Part of the pain I feel is due to the unfathomable nature of the information, as well as the age, frailty and naivety of the kids that have to hear it. With that being said, it's the next...

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How Rally Kid Keren Lets Her Light Shine

How Rally Kid Keren Lets Her Light Shine

No matter how you look at it, childhood cancer is devasting for everyone involved. From harsh treatments to emotional trauma, there’s no shortage of obstacles to overcome while battling this ruthless disease. Despite these struggles, there is one positive thing our Rally Kids and their families recommend doing: Enjoy every moment and live life to the fullest. 12-year-old Keren believes wholeheartedly in cherishing every minute with her family and staying positive despite the odds. Throughout a...

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Rally Volunteer Kayla Raised $10,000 at Her Sporting Clay Fundraising Event

Rally Volunteer Kayla Raised $10,000 at Her Sporting Clay Fundraising Event

Kayla, a 15-year-old Rally volunteer, organized a sporting clay event to raise money and awareness for Rally Foundation. Through this fundraiser, Kayla brought over 50 people together and managed to raise an incredible $10,000 for childhood cancer research. In her own words, Kayla describes the significance of the event, why it’s important to talk about childhood cancer, and how she’s looking forward to doing even more for kids with cancer. A Note from Kayla My event was a sporting clay event...

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How Rally Kid Ruby is Making an Impact on Childhood Cancer Research

How Rally Kid Ruby is Making an Impact on Childhood Cancer Research

You might remember Rally Kid Ruby from Year End Giving three years ago. She was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of soft tissue cancer, on April 17, 2015. As part of her cancer treatment, she underwent a brutal combination of chemotherapy and proton radiation. Despite the ups and downs of her battle with cancer, Ruby is now thriving. As a 15-year-old sophomore, she is working to make an impact on childhood cancer research. Watch the videos below to see the difference she is...

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Rally Kid Keren Shares Her Journey with Cancer and How She Stays Positive

Rally Kid Keren Shares Her Journey with Cancer and How She Stays Positive

“It was the worst day of my life,” Rally Kid Keren said of the day she was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that occurs in soft tissue. And in the days, weeks, and months that followed, her journey with cancer wasn’t going to get any easier. It all started when Keren developed a growth on her foot. After numerous doctor visits, she finally received the news no child or family wants to hear: It was cancer. The following Monday after her diagnosis, she began the long journey of...

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Strong, Kind & Determined to Beat Soft Tissue Cancer: Meet Rally Kid Keren

Strong, Kind & Determined to Beat Soft Tissue Cancer: Meet Rally Kid Keren

A vivacious 12-year-old, Rally Kid Keren loves being active and enjoys everything from soccer and swimming to cheering on her favorite Atlanta sports teams. She’s also a bit of a foodie and describes a “Thanksgiving feast” as part of her perfect day. The other important thing to know about Keren? She’s determined not to let her cancer diagnosis slow her down. Back in 2017, Keren developed a growth on her foot that turned out to be rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that occurs in soft tissue....

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