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Why Being There Matters: Community, Collaboration, and Care at One Retinoblastoma World 2026

One Retinoblastoma World is community, conversation, and collaboration in action. Families, survivors, and professionals unite to share knowledge and lived experience, shaping lifelong Rb care and support. WE C Hope CEO, Abby White, and WE C Hope USA President, Marissa D. Gonzalez, both Rb survivors, explore why being together in San Antonio this September matters so deeply for all in our community.

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Mindfulness Tips for Retinoblastoma Families and Supporting Teachers

Living with the daily effects of childhood eye cancer can be overwhelming, for all family members. Both the immediate crisis of diagnosis and treatment, and the long-term impacts and risks. Child Life Intern and Student Teacher, Meagan Fuller, highlights some simple mindfulness techniques parents and children can use to ease daily tension.

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It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: How to Make Needle Procedures Kinder for Kids

Routine blood tests and immunizations often cause pain and fear. Retinoblastoma screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care involves countless needle procedures. It doesn’t have to hurt! Parents and professionals can bring comfort and calm to any needle procedure. Rb survivor and WE C Hope founder, Abby White; and Child Life Specialist, Morgan Livingstone, explore practical, evidence-based ways to reduce needle pain and support healthy coping for babies and children.

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