One Song with So Much Meaning
One Song with So Much Meaning My connection to the song “Stand by Me ” started with my older brother Aaron, who introduced the song to me after going away to summer camp. Every morning his counselor...
View ArticleBeing Part of a Team
I started playing lacrosse when I was 12 years old. My brother Aaron had just returned from sleepaway camp with a new found love for the game. I quickly understood why Aaron liked to play and soon I...
View ArticleMy Make-A-Wish
Having the opportunity to Make-A-Wish was a big honor for me. When my mom first found out I had been referred through my child life specialist at NYU, she told me her heart skipped a beat. Like most...
View Article22 Months in Remission
I am 22 months in remission and yesterday I had my 6-month scans. Every time I have to have an MRI I always have a voice in the back of my head saying “what if it’s back”. I started the day at 7am....
View ArticleSurviving and Thriving in College After Cancer
As I enter the next phase of my life as a college student in remission, my MO has changed from cancer warrior to cancer survivor. While battling cancer, like many others, everything took a back seat....
View ArticleWhat they don’t tell you
No one’s cancer journey is the same. Each cancer is vastly different from the next, making it hard to give advice that applies to every cancer patient. The biggest similarity across all cases is that...
View ArticleEmbracing New Challenges
As I mark three and a half years in remission from brain cancer, my life has transformed in profound ways. Now as a college student, my daily routine is a balancing act, hard classes, medications, and...
View ArticleFun-Filled Fundraiser at Dave & Buster’s
On a day when school was out, two compassionate friends and classmates, Tori and Chloe, set out on a mission to make a difference. Their goal was to organize a fundraiser that not only raised funds...
View ArticleHeartfelt T-Shirt Drive Inspires All Ages to Give Back
For the past two years, Jasna has been a dedicated supporter of JZips, driven by a deep sense of purpose and a personal connection that has touched her heart. Her journey with JZips began when her...
View ArticleCelebration of Giving
In September 2023, Hollywood, Florida witnessed a heartwarming celebration as Matthew marked his 13th birthday with a special project that exemplified the values of compassion and community. For this...
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