by ElevateAdmin | Jan 31, 2024 | Elevate News, Research, Rhabdo Workgroup, Wilms Workgroup
What is Neutropenia? Let’s start by explaining what a ‘neutrophil’ is. Neutrophils are an essential part of our immune system that,“ingest, kill, and digest invading microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria.” according to the NIH, National Institute of Health...
by ElevateAdmin | Jan 25, 2024 | Elevate Kids, Elevate News, Rhabdo Workgroup
Matt Cleveland 2/5/1997-3/8/2023 “From the time Matthew was little, he could most frequently be found playing baseball.” ~Matthew’s mom Cindy shares with Elevate. “His love for the game started with T-Ball at the age of 4, continued...
by ElevateAdmin | Jan 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate News, The Kids
“I started donating blood when I was in high school, in a probably ill-advised scheme to work past my fear of needles. ” -Aimee Formo Why do kids undergoing cancer treatment need Blood? Hear firsthand from a parent/advocate below! ...
by ElevateAdmin | Jan 16, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate News
Why do kids undergoing cancer treatment need Blood? Did you know the vast majority of children undergoing chemotherapy and radiation need transfusions, often multiple times? Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, may damage or...
by ElevateAdmin | Jan 11, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate News, Fundraisers, Get involved/Volunteer, Upcoming/Promotion
‘Coffee for a Cause’ is as easy as: Invite, Print, Share! Invite family, friends or colleagues out (or IN!) for coffee this February, during Elevate’s ‘Coffee For a Cause’ campaign and become an advocate that is furthering...