“Andrea’s daughter Mae was diagnosed with Stage 4 high risk Neuroblastoma weeks after her 2nd birthday. From the moment of this terrifying diagnosis. Andrea has become an inspiration. Her ability to face this horrible beast cancer. She has done it through humor, laughter, and tears. She has demonstrated what it means to be brave and be a true advocate for her child. But also how to be vulnerable and help others going through this overwhelming battle. She is such an incredible light, mother, wife and friend. She’s not just an advocate for her daughter but for all children fighting this beast. Mae is currently NED!!! She is in her final stages of treatment. But this family still needs our support. You can follow her on Mae’s Journey. Love you Andrea you are an inspiration to so many. You have taught all of us what it means to be present and truly live in the moment and for that I’m forever grateful.”  – Sarah M.

More about Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancers:

• About Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer – Detection and Diagnosis
• Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer
• What are the signs and symptoms of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer?
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer Treatment
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer – Stages and Prognosis
• What is the expected life span of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer?
• After Treatment – Living as a Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer Survivor

Learn More About the Different Types of Childhood Cancers:

• Childhood Brain Tumor Cancer (Brain Stem Tumors)
• Spinal Cord Tumor Cancer
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancers
• Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancers
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancers
• Wilms tumor (Kidney Tumors)
• Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Retinoblastoma
• Bone cancer (including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma)
• Leukemia Cancers: Acute lymphocytic (lymphoblastic) leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML); Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)
• Hepatoblastoma (Liver Cancer)
• Rhabdoid Tumors

“She is the most incredible mother to her 2 year old daughter Kylie who is battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. She is strong, faithful, positive, optimistic, courageous, and open about what her family is going through. This has helped her spread awareness about Neuroblastoma and Childhood Cancer. She has helped light Times Square Gold this September and is the definition of a Hero. A Hero for her daughter Kylie, and for the 40,000 friends and followers that have followed their journey on Facebook. She shares her faith and every step of this journey so others can better understand what a family goes through when their child has cancer. She is my Hero!” Rachelle V.

“Avery is a 5 year old Gold Ribbon Hero as she has faced cancer twice in her short life. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 Wilms tumor in 2012, and Stage 3 recurrent Wilms in January 2014. She has fought 5 surgeries, 10 fragments of radiation, multile transfusions, 6 months of chemo in 2012 and 7 months in 2014. She has remained incredibly strong, despite all the pain and challenges during this time. She is a true fighter and one that exemplifies strength, courage, and positivity. She has been an inspiration to many…Avery…is our hero!!” – Kari C. 

“My hero is a special needs bus driver and a single mom to three kids. She lost her first born son to neuroblastoma. She has never given up her dream of getting her college degree and is currently is a 52 year old college student trying to obtain her degree in social work.” – Alicia P.

“BRODY fought hard for a year, but it wasn’t meant to be! BRODY became cancer free 4/15/14 when he gained his wings. He had brain cancer – GBM.” – Tanya E.

“My son Lucas was a fighter since we first found out on September 28, 2012 that he had ALL. He gave it his all until his final breath on Jun 28, 2014. My baby is my hero and always will be. He went into remission Oct 29, 2012 but relapsed March 11, 2014. He received a bone marrow transplant May 28, 2014 but due to complications from the high doses of chemo and radiation his little body just couldn’t fight anymore. He has touched the lives of many and in his honor I think he deserves a Gold Ribbon.” – Robin S.