Brody’s Story

This beautiful little boy is my neighbor’s nephew. Brody has cancer.That picture was taken in the hospital when he was receiving treatment.

Doesn’t that smile just melt your heart?

You can see his strong spirit shining through, no doubt giving his family the strength they need to get through each day. Can you even fathom it? I can’t even…

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Gavin’s Story

I started Team Tiny Oranges last year because I wanted to do a charity project through my blog.

I knew I wanted it to benefit a charity that helped children, so when I heard about the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation’s (PCRF) annual Cinco de Mayo Run / Walk event which happened shortly after I posted this guest blog from a mommy reader who was a pediatric cancer survivor looking to raise awareness, I knew this was the cause I wanted to support.

I wanted the opportunity today to share the story of a mom I met last year through PCRF, Kim, and her son, Gavin.

When you are not personally affected by pediatric cancer, those words are just that, words. But what I learned through doing our team, is that behind the words, “pediatric cancer” there are countless stories of families facing this horrendous disease. Families that need our help. 

It is my hope that by sharing their story today…

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Join Team Tiny Oranges 2012!

For those of you that are new to my blog, Tiny Oranges was a part of something very special last year when 110+ people joined our Team Tiny Oranges to help find a cure for pediatric cancer in the Cinco de Mayo Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) Run / Walk in Irvine.Together, we made a difference in the lives of children and families affected by pediatric cancer.

Now Team Tiny Oranges is back again to make a difference in 2012! Will you join us?

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Serta Adopt-a-Sheep for the Fight Against Cancer Event

That cute little face arrived in a box on our doorstep last month as a gift to from Serta with an enclosure card on how to “adopt” this #60 Sheep online.

But this isn’t just any sheep, this is a special little sheep, because for every one purchased, the profits from the sale are going to City of Hope™ to support the fight against cancer.

Oh, Serta, we love ewe! Sorry, couldn’t resist.

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