September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone knows that pink ribbons represent breast cancer, but did you know that the gold ribbons symbolize childhood cancer? I’d guess most people don’t. Childhood cancer is incredibly UNDER FUNDED, UNDER RESEARCHED and really not talked about very often. Families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the United States […]
This is absolutely heartbreaking. This beautiful young woman passed away tragically during child birth. Ali Waclawek was just 31-years-old. She leaves behind her husband, Justin and their newborn baby girl, Ada. Family and friends have come together to help raise money for the family as they make their way through these dark and painful times. […]
We have been following Bella’s story for some time now and we are absolutely heartbroken to share this update. Bella has relapsed. Her mom, Jamie posted on Facebook: “Isabella Update: It is leukemia😔 Bella is officially relapsed for a third time. The mass will be radiated and she will have a spinal tap and bone marrow […]
This Friday the adults take over the museum as Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum holds their first ever Grown Up Night of Play at 6:30 pm on August 16th. Guests 21 and over are invited to enjoy food, drinks, music and play across four floors of fun at Canalside. […]
Aloha! If you love to have fun and help others at the same time – we have a great event to tell you about!! The event, planned by two high school students, will raise money for Oishei Children’s Hospital. Everyone is invited to a special family friendly Hawaiian luau-themed event which will take place from […]
We all know how important reading is. It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. We also know that technology is taking over our lives. Regardless of how we feel about it, it’s just a fact. Barbara F. Sanchez has been teaching in the Williamsville School District for […]
Think back to your birthdays over the years. The fun. The family. The friends. The cake. The presents. The memories. The reality for many at-risk and foster youth is that their birthday will come and go like any other day — not even a simple cake to let them know that someone cares. […]