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Building Hope No Matter What – Meet Janet

Janet Dobson signs her new book, Tracy and the Heroes in Blue.

Ask Janet why she builds hope with Roc Solid and you are sure to get the most authentic smile and heartfelt response. Janet Dobson has been one of Roc Solid’s many incredible volunteers since 2019. A cancer survivor herself, Janet knows firsthand the fear and chaos of a cancer diagnosis brings. She loves to bring hope into those moments for kids and their families fighting pediatric cancer. As of July of 2022, Janet has led 30 playset builds, helped sponsor groups at countless Ready Bag Packing Parties, attended many events, and even published her very own children’s book about Roc Solid’s mission.

Becoming Hope

After supporting Roc Solid through donations for years, Janet wanted to find out more about the mission and other ways she could get involved. She asked a mutual friend and Roc Solid Team member to help her get connected with Eric Newman, founder and Chief Play Officer at Roc Solid, to hear his story. Now Janet says, “My life was truly enriched that September day when I had coffee with Eric!”

Janet jumped into the mission and attended her first playset build soon after her meeting with Eric. She shares, “I wanted to see first hand what was involved and if it was even something I thought I would enjoy doing. It was very overwhelming and confusing to me but seeing it all come together and seeing the joy in that little boy’s face as well as the gratitude of his parents told me this was something I needed to take on.” 

Anja, Rich and Janet prepare for Play Defeats Cancer Tour!

Making Play Defeat Cancer

During the 2022 Play Defeats Cancer Tour, Janet traveled to Dallas, TX with two other build leaders to build playsets for three kiddos fighting cancer. Janet shares, “I’ve never backed away from challenges and I knew with training and determination I could learn to be a good build leader.”

Each build leader has a unique “why” for their love for building playsets, but they will all agree that seeing the joy on the kiddos’ faces when they see their playset for the first time beats anything else. “I love the friendships I have made with other build leaders and all the travel we get to do for a build. I love the physical aspect of the builds and having to use your mind to figure things out. But seeing the joy on the faces of the children and their families is beyond heartwarming. You definitely know you’ve made a difference in their lives.” Janet shares.  

Building on a Legacy

Janet after receiving the Nicole Newman Award.

During the 2022 annual Build Leader Training, Janet was awarded the Nicole Newman Award recognizing extraordinary service in volunteer leadership. The award is given in honor of Eric’s cousin, Nicole Newman, who passed away due to pediatric cancer when Eric was a child.

“Winning The Nicole Newman Award has to be one of the most surprising and touching memories I have. Everything I ever do for others is never done with expectations of being recognized and applauded but knowing that the work you have done is appreciated is definitely a nice thing to feel. I am always told how much I am appreciated and thanked for all that I do at Roc Solid.” Janet shares.

Sharing Stories of Hope

In June of 2022, Janet launched her very first children’s book, Tracy and the Heroes in Blue. The book shares the story of a young girl fighting pediatric cancer and how Roc Solid Foundation built her a playset. Janet shares about how she decided to write the book: 

Janet with Roc Solid Founder, Eric Newman.

“I have always loved to write and several years ago I started writing a book about my personal experiences (at the behest of quite a few friends) but ended up floundering. The opportunity to take a course in writing a children’s book presented itself and after much thought decided to go for it. I thought the education I would receive would help me to finish that book. After enrolling in the course I knew I needed to come up with a storyline and commit to what I had taken on.”

She continued, “I struggled with what to write about. One evening after working at the warehouse that day I was reflecting on conversations that I’d had with other Roc Solid people and thinking about some of the children we have loved and served. Suddenly it was like a bolt of lightning hit me in the head…write about a little girl and her experience with Roc Solid. From that point on it all flowed. The support I have received and continue to receive from everyone at Roc Solid has made all the difference in this journey I have been on.” 

No Matter What, No Matter Where.

At Roc Solid, we build hope no matter what it looks like in a moment, and no matter where you are. Janet is the embodiment of that value. Our Roc Solid team, families, and volunteers are constantly blessed by Janet’s spirit and dedication to the mission. Janet is also always ready to share about how Roc Solid has impacted her life.

She shares,  “I’ve volunteered at many organizations over the years but none have ever come close to touching me like working with Roc Solid. All of the staff and volunteers that I have been blessed to meet and work with so far are just incredible people and many have become dear friends.  The children and families I have been able to help through my work with RSF will stay in my heart forever. My life was truly enriched that September day when I had coffee with Eric!” 

Want to build hope like Janet? 

Volunteer for a Ready Bag Packing Party or a Playset Build, or come help out at the warehouse in Chesapeake, VA using the volunteer calendar or send us an email at info@rocsolidfoundation.org

Check out our Play it Forward and Roc Solid on Demand playset programs and be the hero for a family fighting pediatric cancer. 

Grab a copy of Janet’s book, Tracy and the Heroes in Blue! A portion of the proceeds are donated to support Roc Solid’s mission. 

Stories from our Journals: Building Hope for Kids Fighting Cancer

Staff member, Kelly Durick, writes down the ways she will build hope for kids fighting cancer.

Have you ever kept a journal? You know, one that you write down all your thoughts, hopes, dreams, ideas and stories you don’t want to forget. Every employee at Roc Solid Foundation keeps a journal, and inside, we each have a “why” photo – a picture of a child we have impacted, or who has impacted us, along the way. Why, you ask? Because every time we open it, we see that kiddo’s face; it’s a constant reminder that every time you write a goal, idea or plan in your journal, it’s for the benefit of kids just like that one in your photo.

You really all keep journals?

Yes! Take our founder and Chief Play Officer, Eric Newman, for example. In his journal he has a photo of little Reese from Texas. Reese is 6 years old, fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We got to meet her and her family in 2022 during our Play Defeats Cancer Tour presented by Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. Her photo stays in Eric’s journal as a reminder that dreams (like the Play Defeats Cancer Tour) can come true. And by dreaming big, we are doing something bigger than ourselves. Many of our big ideas start in the pages of our journals, but no decisions are made without keeping our Roc Solid kiddos and families top of mind. 

So, we’d like to introduce you to our newest Journal.

This Journal right here! Online for the world to see. We will share stories of families we’ve loved and served, members of our community who are helping us push the mission forward and resources for folks who want to learn how they can make an impact on kids fighting cancer. We’ll be posting stories regularly, so be sure to check back frequently, or subscribe to our emails at the bottom of the page. We will notify you when a new journal entry is published.

By the push of a button, hope is deployed!

Zion and his family in front of his new playset!

Meet Zion, Willow, Cove, and baby Meadow (at the time, just a few weeks before she was born). These kiddos have had a rough year so far after Zion was diagnosed with Leukemia in December of 2021. The Arizona heat leaves few places to safely explore outdoors, but Zion and his siblings have even fewer places to play due to Zion’s weakened immune system. A playset of their very own was definitely called for.

Keeping Secrets

Zion helping to build his playset!

In Spring of 2020, a few exciting boxes arrived at their house, and mama and papa bear, Beka and Nicholas, helped their kiddos explore the odd-shaped pieces of wood, bags of metal hardware and large pieces of green plastic, but didn’t tell them what the kit would create. The crew got started building and pretty soon, these super smart kids had some guesses as to what they were building. “It was a lot of fun to see it come together and to see their excitement increase seeing what it was!,” Nicholas said. In just a few short hours, this Arizona family had their very own backyard playset

The Light in the Tunnel

Four-year-old Zion was diagnosed with Leukemia after never fully recovering from a fall cold. His papa bear took him to get checked out and just a few hours later, the family was in the emergency room at Phoenix Children’s Hospital with a cancer diagnosis. Nicholas shared, “We went from being a normal family to a family with a child with cancer, all within 12 hours.”  

“My dad had passed from cancer just 1 year prior, so for me in particular there were a lot of emotions I was still processing,” Nicholas shared. “For Beka, it was something she never imagined would impact our family.” After a stay in the hospital for initial treatment, the family returned to their Arizona home. Zion’s weakened immune system kept him and his siblings from playing around other kids or being in public spaces. The family heard about Roc Solid Foundation through a family friend and applied for a Roc Solid on Demand playset. 

Even the smallest hands can help build hope!

In the Spring of 2021, the family got their playset and built it together just in time for summer.

“We used to spend a lot of time outdoors exploring in England, then coming to Arizona where it’s mostly desert was already hard enough. Then with Zion’s diagnosis and not being able to go as many public places, this has been a wonderful addition to our backyard and gets the kids outside playing together again.” Beka and Nicholas shared.

“We thank you for doing something that has such an impact on these sweet little lives.”

Zion still has a long way to go in treatment, but the power of community to rally around their family makes all the difference. “We have received a tremendous amount of support from our church, and would not be as well off as we are if it weren’t for them. A community like you have built and like our local church is needed during these trials,” Zachary and Beka shared. The family welcomed their fourth kiddo, Meadow, just a few weeks after completing the playset. The family looks forward to seeing all of their kiddos growing up together on their playset. “We thank you for doing something that has such an impact on these sweet little lives.”

Zion and his siblings laugh on their playset!

Want to rally around families like Zion’s? Here’s how you can support the ROD program: 

Building Hope from the Inside Out

Summer Channell, Roc Solid Foundation volunteer.

Summer Channell is 22 years old, just graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in Exercise Science, and can often be found helping out at the Roc Solid warehouse and leading playset builds on the weekends. For Summer, volunteering at Roc Solid is more than just helping out or filling volunteer hours—it’s building true, lasting hope for the families, the sponsors, the volunteers, and the Roc Solid team at every build. “I first heard about Roc Solid around 2014 through my cousin Taylor. Taylor was really involved with Roc Solid and loved to share what Hope looks like. I would see Taylor’s videos and pictures of the kiddos seeing their playset for the first time and always having the biggest smiles on their faces, and thinking I want to help build hope and be a part of that experience one day,” Summer says. After their cousin Taylor suddenly passed away, Summer and her sister, Fallon, wanted to get more involved at Roc Solid to carry on Taylor’s legacy and passion for the mission.

Summer, with other volunteers, at Warehouse Wednesday.

Getting Involved…

After hearing about Warehouse Wednesday, a community volunteer opportunity every third Wednesday of the month, Summer made time in her busy college-student schedule to come help out. No matter what the project is, Summer is always ready to help fold t-shirts for our build volunteers, tie QR codes onto popcorn bags to help people learn what Roc Solid is all about, or pack boxes of toiletries for our Ready Bag Packing Parties. As her love for Roc Solid grew, she also wanted to get more involved on the playset side of things.

More than a Playset

“My first build was July 18th, 2020. I didn’t get a chance to do a build with Taylor, but did get to do my first build with family members and Taylor’s closest friends in memory of her.” Once she saw the impact these playsets were making on the lives of these kiddos and their families who are fighting pediatric cancer and got to see the power of community in the build leaders and volunteers, Summer was hooked. “I met a couple of the other build leaders and main volunteers for the first time who were all very welcoming and after the build we all went to lunch and I got to know more about them and Roc Solid a bit more and I thought, ‘Wow, everyone is so cool and nice, sign me up for the next build!’” After her first few builds, Summer wanted to jump in on more builds, but volunteer spots were filling up too fast. “I would check every week for a new build coming up that I could do and sign up ASAP to be a volunteer, then my sister told me build leaders got a list of all the builds for the season so then I asked her, ‘how do I become a build leader?’”

Build Leader—Hope Leader

Summer and Kennedy after her build.

Summer started build leader training and soon after, led her first build in April of 2022 for a local girl named Kennedy. “My favorite part of being a build leader is being able to help anywhere that is needed but also stepping back while the sponsor group is putting together the playset and seeing them navigate the instructions, the landscaping, putting on the upper structure, leveling it out and then seeing all of them smile once it comes all together and it’s being revealed.” Summer is just getting started as a build leader and is already signed up to lead several playset builds this summer. “Every event, build, and Warehouse Wednesday I’ve been on has been so memorable. It’s hard to choose one when there are SO many! Whether I’m working at an information table and sharing what Roc Solid is all about or at a build seeing the kiddos’ and their families reactions, it all gets added to my favorite lists!” Thank you, Summer, for showing the world around you what hope looks like!

Want to see what hope looks like? Volunteer for a Ready Bag Packing Party or a Playset Build, or come help out at the warehouse in Chesapeake, VA using the volunteer calendar

Building Hope No Matter Where

Mehlia and her sister, Cordelia enjoy the slide.

In May of 2018, 7-year-old Mehlia Glander received a playset from Roc Solid Foundation. Her mama bear, Kristin Glander, said the biggest thing she remembers from that day is how the Roc Solid team felt like family filling the backyard of their Chesapeake home. As a military family, they didn’t have any family nearby and Mehlia’s treatment made it hard for them to connect with the community. Kristin said the laughter on the build site, the joy the team brought to her family, and how the build leaders embraced her kids, Mehlia, Cordelia age 3 and Russel only two-weeks old, made it an unforgettable day, and they knew they wanted to become a part of the Roc Solid family.

When hope becomes family

Mehlia and Cordelia help prepare for a packing party!

In the months that followed, Mehlia had rough days of treatment to fight pre-B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, but the Glander family continued to lean on Roc Solid for a community that knew what they were going through. Mehlia’s papa bear, Jonathan Glander, spoke with Kristin at Ready Bag Packing Parties and fundraisers for Roc Solid Foundation and, through doing so, became a part of the cancer community for many more families, just as Roc Solid did for them.

More than a Ready Bag

Mehlia shows off a Roc Solid Ready Bag!

The Ready Bag program holds a special place in the hearts of Kristin and Jonathan. On the day Mehlia was diagnosed with Leukemia, “the whole world fell away,” Kristin said. Mehlia is their oldest child and they had struggled for years to have her. “We were paralyzed with fear that we might lose her.” Kristin recalls. The Glander family was transferred to CHKD in Norfolk, VA, where they first met Bryan Sellitti, a Child Life Specialist who worked full-time at CHKD at the time, but is now full-time at Roc Solid. Bryan stepped into their hospital room with hands full of hope and gave the Glander family their Ready Bag. Kristin said she and Jonathan looked at each other tearfully and both said, “There are people who do this for people?!” From there, the Glander family’s connection to Roc Solid began.

Playing it Forward

Several years later, in 2021, the Glander family was moved to Ohio due to Jonathan’s position in the military. Kristin said one of the hardest parts of the move was being far from the family they had come to know in the Roc Solid team. Although Mehlia ended treatment in 2020, the family was deeply connected to Roc Solid and was actively involved to help build hope for other families. When Kristin and Jonathan heard that Roc Solid was launching the first-ever Play Defeats Cancer Tour in the spring of 2022, they said they immediately checked for a build in Ohio and found one close to them. Krisitin said they knew it was so important for her family to be involved because, “(We) love being able to be on the other side and bring that comfort to other people and let them know they are not alone.” Krisitin and her children, Mehlia now age 11, Cordelia now age 6, Russel now age 4 and Charity age 2 came to West Farmington, OH on May 3, 2022 to build hope for a local family whose child is fighting Neuroblastoma. The Glander family brought gifts for the child and their sibling, and made sure to connect with the family. “We want to be that community for them once Roc Solid leaves because Roc Solid was our family when we needed them the most.” Kristin explained. “When people show up for you, it changes you.” 

Sign up to sponsor a Ready Bag Packing party or join the Beam, our monthly giving community who supports the Ready bag Program, to put Ready Bags in the hands of families just like the Glanders. 

Know a group or company who wants to sponsor a playset? Check out our Play it Forward and Roc Solid on Demand playset programs and be the hero for a family fighting pediatric cancer. 

Meet Mara: Roc Solid On Demand Playset Story

Meet Mara!

Mara just turned seven years old, and lives in Winter Springs, Florida, along with her younger sister Ayla. But in September 2020, Mara’s family learned that she had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the happy picnics and playdates of Mara’s childhood had already been taken away from her. But after her cancer diagnosis, they were replaced with a revolving door of clinic visits, chemotherapy sessions, and inpatient hospital stays. And even when other children could head back out into the world, Mara’s weak immune system caused by cancer treatment meant she could only watch from the window. That is, until we got a call from Mara’s Mama Bear. Not ready to let the joy of childhood slip through Mara’s fingers, her mom arranged for her to receive a Roc Solid On Demand playset of her very own!

The difference was night and day.

Where once Mara had been unable to go outside, her playset gives her a chance to forget her cancer and play like any other little girl. As Mara’s mom tells it:

“This playset has given us the ability to walk outside, into our own backyard, and enjoy the fresh air without worrying quite so much about Mara’s health. Many of our days now begin and end on the playset.”

Mara’s Roc Solid On Demand playset was shipped hundreds of miles without costing her family a single penny. Thanks to the amazing donations and support given to the Roc Solid Foundation, we can send custom backyard playsets across the US and use play to bring hope back to families fighting childhood cancer.

And what happens when play defeats cancer? Well, we think Mara’s Mama Bear put it best:

“[The playset] has truly brought the spark back into our little girl’s life.” So that we can continue bringing that spark to kids fighting childhood cancer across the country with Roc Solid On Demand playsets, please consider leaving a donation. Every dollar helps children like Mara take a break from their struggle, and simply create happy memories with their families.

Meet Jane: Roc Solid On Demand Playset Story

Meet Jane!

Jane with her “What Cancer Cannot Do” plaque.

Jane lives in Middleton, Massachusetts where she’s been fighting leukemia for nearly two and a half years. Like most children in chemotherapy treatment, Jane’s weak immune system means she can’t go outside to meet and play with other children. Instead, she has to stay at home. Her brother Charlie keeps her company, though.

Even with a loving family, being unable to go to school or make friends can be overwhelmingly hard for a child. But through every step of her fight against cancer, Jane managed to inspire everyone around her by keeping a brave smile on her face.

So, to celebrate her final IV chemotherapy treatment in January, Jane’s mom had arranged a little surprise…

As Jane returned home, she was delighted to find a brand new playset ready and waiting for her!

Jane and her family with her new playset!

The playset was arranged, packaged, and shipped through the Roc Solid On Demand program. While Jane might not be able to visit the park, her playset gives her a way to experience the joy of childhood at home with her family.

After receiving their playset, Jane’s mom said:

“An enormous ‘thank you’ from the Santoro family… for bringing smiles to everyone and helping us celebrate this occasion we have been dreaming of for so long!”

For most families, the Roc Solid on Demand playset is built in their backyard. But Jane’s final treatment came in the middle of a biting Massachusetts winter! Luckily, her mom had the perfect plan:

“We got 20 inches of snow in our yard and decided to put the playset in our basement for the winter. It has been amazing to have this place for Jane and Charlie to run free and be active.”

Jane’s experience shows us that play can defeat cancer no matter how much snow there is outside! And by putting her fight aside to create happy memories, Jane and her family can continue with hope in their hearts.

Every playset that brings joy to a child with cancer is possible thanks to the kind supporters of the Roc Solid Foundation. So, please leave a donation (monthly or one-off) and help us build hope across the country with even more Roc Solid On Demand playsets.

Stories from Our Volunteers: Les & Sam

The work done by the Roc Solid Foundation is only possible thanks to the wonderful people who sign up for our volunteer opportunities. So, let’s meet two of our Build Leaders and volunteers!

Meet Les!

Les Halstead, a Roc Solid volunteer.

Having retired at the end of 2020, Les is living proof that everyone can stay fit and active in later life. When we asked him why he wants to spend his retirement helping play defeat cancer, here’s what he had to say:

“I was looking forward to traveling, playing golf, and having time for my drawing and painting. Within 3 weeks of retiring I was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Gut check! I was scared and angry, but mostly scared. Not exactly what I had planned for retirement! Nor had I planned to spend the winter and spring in treatment. Thankfully, I got lucky; the cancer was caught early and the treatment has been successful thus far. Then, this past summer, my daughter introduced me to Roc Solid Foundation… I know first-hand what a cancer diagnosis feels like, but I can’t imagine what it feels like to the parents who receive a cancer diagnosis for one of their children. I’m here for the families and kids and I’m truly grateful that I get to help in a small way.”

Les’s empathy, care, and understanding shine through in all the volunteer opportunities he takes, bringing hope to families fighting childhood cancer.

Meet Sam!

Sam Hill (left) with other build leaders from 2022 Play Defeats Cancer Tour.

Sam’s one of our earliest volunteers, having joined Roc Solid back in 2012 – not long after we were founded! He started by helping raise funds, but soon ventured out to a build site himself. And he’s been making play defeat cancer ever since!

When we asked Sam why he was so keen to support Roc Solid, he told us:

“I find a lot of purpose in giving some piece of fun and enjoyment to families that are in such an unfair situation. Seeing the kids and their families play and just enjoy the moment shows us that our efforts are worthwhile. Also, being involved with the Roc Solid volunteer family has been a major cornerstone of my life, having led to so much growth and so many powerful relationships. My favorite memories are just… when there are other siblings out [on the build site] as well. It’s been a lot of fun, there’s been a lot of challenges and a lot of growth… It’s nice to give a bright spot to these families that are going through so much.”

Sam’s dedication to bringing joy to every build day is unmistakable, and it warms our hearts to know he’s received so much love in return.

Sign Up for Roc Solid Volunteer Opportunities

If you feel inspired by the stories of Les and Sam, why not take one of our volunteer opportunities yourself? By joining our community, making a donation, or taking part in a build day, you can make a direct impact on the lives of families battling childhood cancer.

Servant Leadership & Families First

Roc Solid volunteers with the Lopez family in Tennessee

We have a value at Roc Solid Foundation to hold the attitude that we get to be a part of what we do here—never that we have to. Megan Korving, Secretary on our Board of Directors, is the embodiment of that value. Megan is always seeking out how she and her family can be a part of the mission in a hands-on way. She has been involved with Roc Solid for years. Megan always asks how she can help well beyond her role on the board. She shares her heart for serving, “I believe that leaders need to do the work too, understanding fully what goes into the organization. We are a team and although we may make some big decisions at a table, we are not above getting our hands dirty.”

Meet Megan!

Megan Korving, Roc Solid Board Member and Volunteer

Ask Megan “why” she serves with Roc Solid, and you are sure to get a heartfelt and enthusiastic response. “Why not?” she says, “I have always been shown the importance of volunteering and have done so since I was young. Helping children is very important to me, as is pouring love into those families who have done nothing to deserve the news that their child has cancer.” Megan is frequently found serving on build sites alongside her dad, Les, as well as packing Ready Bags at Packing Parties. She serves with the brightest smile. A word of encouragement to the families we build for and the volunteers who may be just learning about Roc Solid, is often what you’ll hear from Megan. She shares, “While cancer is a tough and scary topic, there are also smiles—smiles because we are doing the right thing for the right reasons, doing the best we can in each moment.”

Making Play Defeat Cancer!

During the first ever Play Defeats Cancer Tour in the spring of 2022, Megan traveled to Nashville, TN to build hope for three local kiddos. On the first build, Megan presented the What Cancer Cannot Do plaque, a Roc Solid gift to every family we build for, to the mama and papa bears. Now she says that was her favorite moment from her experiences at Roc Solid so far. She says, “There are so many positive moments, but I was especially touched to be able to share the What Cancer Cannot Do Plaque for the first time. I had seen quite a few of these presentations, but it was so meaningful to be able to personally present the plaque to a family.” Megan’s genuine compassion and heart of hope shone through as she presented the plaque to the family, leaving few eyes on the build site without tears.

Families First—There’s and Ours

At Roc Solid, everything is about family. Our team of staff and volunteers frequently have kiddos tagging along to the warehouse, and Megan’s boys are always ready to come hang out. “My family gets to have hands-on experience loving and serving others and they really enjoy it. My kids have increased compassion and empathy for others and are surrounded by positive influences and people who share our values.” Megan’s husband, Stephen, loves to serve our families as well through packing ready bags and helping out on build sites. Megan even extended her love for Roc Solid to her dad, Les, and now he is a build leader as well. “He is very involved and I love seeing how this has impacted him,” Megan shared.  

The message of hope and community radiates from Megan…

whether she is sitting at the table with the Board of Directors, packing a Ready Bag, leading a playset build, or simply talking to a family. Her “why” shines through everything she does, and it is clear that she is encouraged by her involvement at Roc Solid as well. She says, “Cancer is indiscriminate and not a fair burden for a child to bear. Providing love and support to these families is just a small thing I can do to shine a little light of hope in their most challenging moments.”

Meet Sadie: Roc Solid Play It Forward Playset & Ready Bag!

Like any two year old, Sadie was always excited to get on her feet and rush around causing mischief. But as Sadie’s mama bear was watching her daughter explore, she knew something wasn’t quite right. And when she took Sadie to the doctor to have her examined, she was confronted with the worst possible news.

She told us:

“[Sadie] was having trouble walking, and was falling and hurting herself more than a normal toddler at two years old. We knew something was wrong, but you never think that… you would be hearing that your child has ca