by ElevateAdmin | Mar 5, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate Kids, Elevate News, Research, The Kids, Wilms Workgroup
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that kids get kidney cancer too? ——————————————– While Wilms tumor is the most commonly diagnosed kidney, and abdominal...
by ElevateAdmin | Mar 5, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate News, Research, Wilms Workgroup
) Joey would have been 20 in March. But he is forever 10. Joey was a very energetic 5th grader. He was a math whiz, enjoyed soccer, and played the violin in the county youth orchestra. He also was an artist and origamist. On March 20, 2013, Joey...
by ElevateAdmin | Feb 25, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate Kids, Elevate News, Fundraisers, Research, Rhabdo Workgroup, Wilms Workgroup
Have you seen all of the January 2024 highlights in Elevate’s Newsletter? No?! Check out the PDF below for the scoop on how YOUR donations, volunteer hours and sharing helps us propel our mission forward! Elevate-Newsletter-Jan-2024.pdf Want to receive the next...
by ElevateAdmin | Feb 19, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate News, Research, Rhabdo Workgroup, Wilms Workgroup
February is American Heart Month and it’s an opportunity to learn more about how today’s childhood cancer treatments can wreak havoc on our growing children’s bodies including their hearts. Those undergoing chemotherapy & chest radiation have increased...
by ElevateAdmin | Feb 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Elevate News, Federal, Get involved/Volunteer, Research, Rhabdo Workgroup, State
Childhood Cancer ‘Action Days’ in DC this year has several pieces of legislation that are being advocated for by Elevate advocate Natalie Steuer of Iowa! Elevate is thrilled to be able to have this feisty and fed up mom to, Sage, a Stage 4 Fusion...
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...
