ACTION Trial Funding Update and Blessings for Juan

Have you ever received news that brought you to your knees? As parents of a child diagnosed with cancer, of course we had. But two weeks ago, I was brought to my knees again and wept in joy as I read a single text message from my contact at the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

It read, “I wanted to let you know the first boy to complete the trial that Kinsley’s Cookie Cart funded is showing no symptoms and no sign of disease.”

So while I share a lot about the cookies Kinsley makes, the wishes she is currently granting, and the impact that your support is making - I wanted to share just how truly impactful your financial contributions are for childhood cancer research. You are helping to save the lives of little warriors.

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation shared this information with us:

Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children in the United States. High-Grade Gliomas are a type of brain tumor that has no standard treatment and an abysmal 14% survival rate. Through the Sunshine Project, NPCF is currently conducting a large nationwide brain tumor trial. We have seen success with this cutting-edge trial. The first patient to complete the trial is now 7 months post-treatment with no symptoms or side effects of treatment and no sign of disease. “It has given me hope of beating a very dismal statistic.” – Juan, age 18

While you see Kinsley standing there holding her first $100,000 check, we hope our supporters can truly feel the deep life-saving impact they are making by seeing the smile of Juan Carlos.

Continued prayers and blessing for Juan. We are honored to be a part of your journey.

A huge thank you to National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, the doctors, scientists, and nurses at the University of Florida for the strides you are making with this brain tumor trial.

(written consent was obtained to post name/picture of Juan)