I’ve been thinking a lot about Shane and the dreaded month of March as it approaches. Time has definitely soften the blow this month brings. This year is a big one for me and I’m feeling particularly anxious about it. I’m thankful to Paul and the kids for recognizing my uneasiness and their attempts, Read More

We were first invited to attend ASHS Mini-THON in 2015. Shane attended with us. He passed 17 days after we spoke. It’s been four years, so while some of the students who met him have moved on, there are always new amazing students committed to raising awareness. We thank you for all that you, Read More

“Time of year” is continuous and cyclical. Its grief squeezing the breath out of me. It’s mostly hidden, but ever present. The holidays are over and time slows a bit. I feel like I’m drowning in thoughts, memories, all painful and wishful. I worry over things I can’t control. Hello grief. Hello anxiety. Thanks, Read More

Research is the key. We are so grateful for our partnership and that Shane’s tumors cells have assisted in pushing forward a clinical trial. It’s honestly the best gift we ever gave and one we never had to think twice about. via: https://www.facebook.com/thechildhoodcancerproject/photos/a.460857917581173/800619860271642/?type=3&theater The Childhood Cancer Project is proud to support the work of, Read More

For a bereaved parent, each new year draws us further from the one we lost. 2019 will mark 4 years since Shane passed. It’s heartbreaking to realize we have been living without him for that long. But, we move forward with him by our side. He is remembered each and every day by us., Read More

Thank you to Jennie Rose, Amanda Seguinot, Lorac Nedgo and Deborah Pann for your generous donations. The Target Cuthbert Blvd made an incredible $500 gift card donation to the CHOP PACT team on behalf of Shane’s Future Days. Thank you for supporting the PACT families and issuing these gift cards in Shane’s name❤️ We, Read More

The 21st is almost here and I wanted to pause and say THANK YOU to those who helped Shane’s Future Days brighten families affected by childhood cancer this holiday season. -Our CHOP PACT team gift card drive and Holiday Gift Drive Not only were we able to donate over $500 in gift cards, we, Read More

Thank you Wicked Cool Toys for an incredible event! The decorations and activities were above and beyond amazing.

For every grieving parent, the start of the holiday season brings on some strong emotions. Thoughts, memories, what-if’s… While we feel this, Paul and I push forward through the season, sometimes blurred eyed through the tears. We celebrate the season with Shane by our side. Today, his tree was completed. Every year we put, Read More

Today is Giving Tuesday. I encourage you to make a donation big or small to your favorite charity. Many rely on this time of year to further their endeavors for the next calendar year. We are currently running a gift card drive to assist families under the care of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s, Read More