Category Archives: Awareness
Gold Ribbon Hero: Jericho
Meet Jericho, a 4 year old B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia warrior. At just 3 years old, Jericho was experiencing a swollen, bruised and spotted stomach accompanied by…
What Life Looks Like for Childhood Cancer Survivors
More than 1,300 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer this month alone. With the treatments available today, 4 out of 5 of…
Gold Ribbon Hero: David Jr.
Meet David, an adventurous 8-year-old DIPG warrior. He is a bear cub scout and a roller coaster enthusiast with a zest for life! David Jr.’s…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Haven
Meet Haven, a brave cancer warrior that was taken too soon. Haven fought a long battle with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) for almost five…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Pryce
Meet Pryce, a 5 year old, cancer warrior. He loves legos, coloring and of course, his brothers and sisters. ACCO was lucky enough to meet…
Brain Tumors in Children
Brain tumors in children make up about 15% of pediatric cancers. They are the second most common cancer in children, after childhood leukemias. The most…
Council of State Governments Magazine “Capitol Ideas” features ACCO
As a new partner member of the Council of State Governments, ACCO’s #WhyNotKids State Advocacy Initiative is highlighted in an article in Capitol Ideas detailing…
Gold Ribbon Hero: Mady
Meet Mady, a courageous 13-year-old dancer with a love of fashion and makeup. ACCO first got in touch with Mady’s mom, Ashley in February of…
How to Get Involved with The American Childhood Cancer Organization
Who is the American Childhood Cancer Organization? The American Childhood Cancer Organization, also known as ACCO, is the oldest and largest grassroot childhood cancer organization.…
Update: Advocacy for Childhood Cancer
On February 5, 2019, President Trump announced funding for a new Childhood Cancer Initiative in the amount of $500 million over 10 years. Gold Ribbon…