Raising awareness around childhood cancer
KAMLOOPS — It’s every parents worst nightmare, losing a child to cancer. It’s not something anyone wants to think about or discuss, but there are times this sensitive topic needs to be brough to the forefront.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people on the realities of this devestating disease.
Sadly, critical illness in children is not as rare as some might think, and cases of cancer in children are on the rise. The statistics are hard hitting, something one Kamloops family knows all too well.
Her spunky, loving personality, and determined attitude were inspiring.