Resources, responses, and realities of going bald as a young person By Julia Dawson     My name is Julia, and I’ve been bald twice! I was first diagnosed with leukemia when I was eight, then again when I relapsed at 13 years old, so I know a few things about being bald. Why do we go bald during treatment? For me, it was chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in our bodies. Chemo kills cancer cells, but it can also stop other cells from growing too, including our hair. Cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin were the drugs that cau ..read more

    As we head into cooler weather and the inevitable cold and flu season, there are many reasons why it may be safer to connect virtually rather than in person over the next few months. For kids with cancer or blood disorders, it’s even more important to reduce potential exposure to any viruses that are going around. But that doesn’t mean anyone should miss out on having fun! At WCK we understand the importance of ongoing virtual programs for kids with cancer and blood disorders. And after a couple of years of solid practice connecting with kids online, we’ve developed some great ..read more

When dedicated people show up, great things happen. In 2017, a group of dedicated people came together with a shared passion to do more.  An inspiring team who had been involved with the childhood cancer community for many years, they knew all too well the gaps in support that desperately needed to be filled. They had served as volunteers in recreation programs, worked in pediatric medicine, and led childhood cancer recreation programs - and all passionately agreed that families navigating childhood cancer and blood disorders deserved more. While working in childhood cancer recreation ..read more