Day 8: Community Paul is a PSU alum and I can tell you that as long as I’ve known him, he has ALWAYS stopped and given to the PSU student canners. This was before we personally knew the reality of childhood cancer. In March 2015, we were asked to speak at what will be, Read More
Today, I got by “with a little help from my friends.” It’s Back to School day for Chase and Ella. It’s a difficult day on many levels. First, Ella entered Kindergarten. This alone saddens me. Where have the years gone when my little shadow was playing school and trying to read over her brother’s, Read More
I’ve been seeing this over the last couple days and it brought me back. This was us with Shane during his entire treatment. We had gloves in our diaper bag, at my in-laws, in his room…everywhere. As I mentioned before, we were incredibly blessed that Shane took to his chemo treatments so well. He, Read More
Even though Shane’s life ended before it began, he is a hero. He fought just as hard as those who survived. He has left his mark on us and others touched by his gentle spirit. We continue his fight and for children like him. Someday his cancer will have more options, better treatments and, Read More
On 9/1/16 , our child life therapist from CHOP’s PACT team came over for a visit. The kids completed craft projects to celebrate Shane and childhood cancer awareness month. During this time, Chase and Ella can safely talk about their feelings of Shane and cancer in general. Kelly has been with them, Read More
Day 2: Last year I approached September as a cleansing of thoughts in terms of our cancer journey with Shane. There are certain topics as we move forward that come to mind. These will come in time within the month. Some are difficult and others uplifting. Heading into the holiday weekend, I will begin, Read More
Our goal as parents are not only to raise kind and loving children, but for them to realize the world is bigger than themselves. Chase wanted to do an Alex’s Lemonade Stand ever since Shane was diagnosed. Last year, he successfully raised over $1400. He enjoyed doing it so much, he committed to doing, Read More
On Thursday, August 4, 2016, we donated the money raised from our Pearl Jam #tailgate4good with the Phan Cave to Dana Farber Cancer Center. The money will go towards their genetic research of rhabdomyosarcoma in memory of Baby Shane. A lot of memories came rushing back as we pulled into the parking garage. It was there, that we, Read More
In continuing with our efforts to support the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute, we are proud to announce that we will be donating $10,000 towards their ARMS research project. Paul and I will not be able to attend the pediatric nano course this year. We hope to travel out to their new facilitates in, Read More