ARIZONA CANCER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
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Mission Statement
We help kids with cancer. Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides physical, social and much needed financial support directly to families who are managing the health and well-being of a loved on with pediatric cancer.
About This Cause
“Your child has cancer.” Nothing can prepare you for these devastating words. At only 18 months old my daughter, Ava, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of pediatric cancer, at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. For over 3.5 years we traveled across the United States seeking the best care. During that time, Ava endured more toxic treatments than most adult cancer patients. Due to the extreme nature of her treatments, her teeth slowly disintegrated, her hair was gone and eventually her kidneys failed. In her final days we watched as her fragile body shut down. She looked at me and said, “Mommy I don’t want to feel like this anymore.” Two days later she passed away. At the age of 5, cancer took Ava from our family, friends and loved ones. When I lost Ava, I didn’t give up hope. I knew my story wasn’t unique; all cancer families face the same struggles. That’s what inspired me to create hope by funding research that will bring new life-saving treatments to children and assist families with unforeseen travel expenses. With your help, we can make a difference and save lives. With Hope and Gratitude, Chrisie Funari President and Founder