This sweet little guy is our cousin Daxton, who, at only 15 months old, lost his battle
with a rare and aggressive type of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma.
Our family's hearts are broken. Daxton's passing has left a void which can never be filled.
How we miss that charming personality and darling smile!
With September having been designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,
I'd like to draw attention to some facts about this dreadful disease.
Childhood cancer is the number one disease killer in children.
Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infancy.
Neuroblastoma is the most common extra-cranial solid tumor cancer in children.
Every 16 hours, a child with neuroblastoma dies.
There is no cure for neuroblastoma.
In the midst of their painful loss, Daxton's parents
directed their efforts into creating a non-profit foundation.
Knowing how much Daxton loved fish, Heather and David came up with
the perfect name to honor his memory, and are now committed to
"fishing for a cure" for neuroblastoma.
The goal of Daxton's Fish is to raise both awareness and money.
Families who have a child in treatment are identified, and help is given
for expenses such as travel, utility bills, or groceries.
It's a way to extend a hand of compassion and caring
to those parents experiencing tough times when
their efforts are totally focused on the care of their children.
In addition, large fundraising events such as golf outings and volleyball tournaments
are held annually, with donations going directly to pediatric cancer research.
If you'd like to make a donation to help
"fish for a cure" for neuroblastoma,
