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Neuroblastoma is a childhood disease, which attacks most often before
the age of six and is usually diagnosed only after it has spread
throughout the body. This “sneaky” cancer strikes 500 to 1000
children per year and offers its innocent victims a mere 10% survival
rate.
On June 20, 1997, our 5-year-old son, Keaton, was diagnosed with
Neuroblastoma (cancer of the nervous system).
In the following nine months, our doctors at UC Davis Medical Center
began a very aggressive treatment approach. It was discovered that a
cutting-edge clinical trial was taking place at Boston’s Children’s
Hospital. This treatment was New Hope and offered Keaton a 70% chance of
survival. Together, UC Davis and Boston’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute
began a coordinated care program for Keaton. Without hesitation, as a
family, we flew to Boston. In December of 1997, Keaton began a double
bone marrow transplant. By now, he had endured six cycles of aggressive
chemotherapy treatment, removal of the tumor from his abdomen and a
lifetime dose of radiation therapy.
On February 20, 1998, after a nine-month battle, we suddenly lost Keaton
due to complications of his second transplant. Keaton remains our
“Hero of Heroes,” he entered the fight for his life on Angel’s
wings.
In memory of our son we created a nonprofit organization that since
inception has remained committed to helping childhood cancer families in
Northern California through our Patient Care, Research, Advocacy and
Education funds. We feel very blessed by the support we received while caring for Keaton. Our tragedy has opened our eyes and presses us forward. The war
is not over.
Robyn Raphael
Founder/Executive Director ~ Keaton's Mommy Forever
Robyn@ChildCancer.org
Board of Directors - 2008
Steve Balbierz
Wood Rodgers, Inc.
Sylvie Bergeron
Child Cancer Activist
Ann Diamondstone
First Northern Bank
Robert & Beth Dugan
Granite Construction Inc. / Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Trisa & Gene Endicott
Endicott Communications, Inc.
Stephanie Ringey
Westfield Galleria at Roseville
Sarah & Jason Litchney
(Sarah) , Litchney Law Firm, P.C.
(Jason) Isla Casinos, Inc.
Teresa Hofhenke
Exchange Bank
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Amy Mathews
The Mechanics Bank
Jack Moore
Lafler Moore Connerty & Webb, LLP
Peter Von Elten
Panattoni Law Firm
Darryl Osborne
Sir Speedy Printing
Gina Garbolino
Mayor Pro Temp, City of Roseville
Gavin Farnham
Westfield Galleria at Roseville
Mary Towne
Bouchard Communications Group
Jenny Beard
Express Employment Professionals
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