
Our Story
The life of a typical 10-year-old is often consumed by school, activities, and hanging out with friends. For me, it was anything but. At 10, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Life as I knew it changed, and I was about to face three and a half years of treatment. It was a difficult time for me. I was in remission for about 2 years and had resumed normal activities. I was now enjoying life as a teenager when my life came to a screeching halt again. At 16, for the second time, I was diagnosed with leukemia and had to start my treatment all over again. After my initial round of chemo, I received a bone marrow biopsy which resulted in my doctors informing me that my body had built up a tolerance for the chemo and advised me to consider a bone marrow transplant. I soon underwent a week of high-dose chemotherapy and received radiation 3 times a day to help prepare me for my new bone marrow. Luckily the transport worked, and I am happy to say that as of this past August, I have been in remission for five years! Going through cancer as a child and teen stole away many memories I should have experienced, like going to school, participating in sports, going to the movies, and hanging out with friends. It also stole my confidence away. Now I have made it my personal mission to help other patients going through cancer as I did. I focused my energy on doing what I could to help others and have raised over $100,000 for childhood cancer with the nonprofit I started, Bags of Love Foundation. We provide care packages and scholarships for children, teens, and young adults.
Our Vision
To ensure every kid and family has hope worldwide.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide hope to children, teens, and young adults, affected by cancer.
Help Provide Hope
Your generous support and contributions will help us create a positive impact on kids going through cancer. All proceeds will go to helping us achieve our mission, which is to provide Bags of Love, scholarships, and financial assistance to our kids going through extensive treatment at children’s hospitals. Children are our future, so let’s do our part. Thank you for your support!
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Bakersfield, California, United States
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