Fighting Pediatric Cancer |
| Saving the lives of children affected by a devastating pediatric cancer known as Neuroblastoma. This prominent pediatric cancer is not hereditary, a known byproduct of some industrial/ecological waste, it is merely unexplainable. |
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Standard treatment protocols around the globe offer little hope. Stage IV patients have a 20% survival rate. Innovations in immunological therapies have raised the bar however they do have complications.
It was brought to the attention of these children's parents by the fields leading scientist's that a complimentary, far less symptomatic antibody could be manufactured, however the funding was unavailable.
Depressed, angry, but excited for the possibility they asked how much would this cost? 2-3 million dollars! Ultimately this is the monetary value placed upon the lives of 150-300 children who could directly benefit from this antibody each year.
In hopes of making a difference, the parents of these children took a stand! |
The Loneliest Road Campaign |
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What is the Loneliest Road? The loneliest road makes up part of the ride along Hwy 50 better known as the loneliest road in the United States. It is well off the beaten path and at times offers little evidence of any human life. Fittingly the name relates to the daily challenges, their families, and particularly their children's face in eyes of this devastating disease.
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| The team began in Sacramento CA and collectively rode 3700 miles, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Washington DC where they were united with other Neuroblastoma families, showing our strength in numbers ensuring social awareness is gained. They were tirelessly committed to this challenge. Outside of their children?s hospital rooms they trained hard, day and night,whenever a free moment became available. With the help of supporters they caused a media buzz/frenzy, which will helped obtain the initial philanthropic funding necessary to begin development of the antibody. |
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The news is promissing but we've a way to go. |
| Just before Christmas we were notified that the researchers are proceeding with advancing the treatment in recognition of all the support and funding received to this point ($1.5M). We've come a long way and have a bit more to go (about 1/3 to 1/2 way there). With continued support we will cross the finish line and children's lives will be extended as a cure is sought. |
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| The fight is not over! Grace has so many friends in need of a cure. |
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