Meet Ava, a 16 year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) warrior. Ava is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. ACCO featured Ava in our Circle…
Cancer in Teens and Young Adults
Teens and young adults are a unique population of cancer patients. They commonly get different cancers than children and older adults, their cancers behave differently,…
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Amazon + ACCO and Gold Ribbon Hero Elizabeth wins National 4-H Award for Childhood Cancer Advocacy
Amazon + ACCO’s Ambassador Elizabeth is on a mission to help raise childhood cancer awareness and she’s making great strides. In early October, Elizabeth…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Irene
Meet Irene, a Ewing’s Sarcoma survivor! The story detailed below is an account written by Irene. When I was 20 years old, I was living…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Abigail M.
Meet Abigail, an acute promyelocytic leukemia survivor with a magnetic personality. Abigail began her cancer journey in September of 2016 at 14 years old. In…
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An Interview with Justin Baldoni – Director of CLOUDS
Justin Baldoni might be best known for his work on the CW’s hit, “Jane the Virgin” and Wayfarer Entertainment’s “Five Feet Apart,” but his most…
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An Interview with Laura Sobiech
ACCO was lucky enough to speak with Laura Sobiech, mother of Zach Sobiech ahead of the…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Zach Sobiech
Meet Zach, a forever 18 year old osteosarcoma warrior. Zach was a compassionate and loving soul with a passion for living life to the…
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Gold Ribbon Hero: Gage
Meet Gage, an outside-loving four year old acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor! At just two years old, Gage was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). When…
What Is a DIPG Brain Tumor?
What Is a DIPG Brain Tumor? Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, is a type of brain tumor that occurs in the pons, a part…
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