Tag Archive for: friendship

The Retinoblastoma Rollercoaster: A Journey Through the Eyes of Rb Moms

Childhood cancer care is often a long and winding road for the entire family, with many successes and setbacks, triumph, despair, and new hope. WE C Hope Director, Lori Baños, creator and moderator of the Facebook group Rb Moms, reflects on the wild rollercoaster ride when a child is diagnosed with eye cancer. With contributions from group members.

A large group photo, showing 40+ people of all ages.

A Day Well Spent – California Family Day

Local in-person support specific to the needs of families and survivors affected by retinoblastoma is much needed but very rare. Lisa Hester, mother of a young Rb survivor, reflects on the second WE C Hope California Family Day, held in August 2019, the seeds of our mission to bring this support to all across America.

Distant view of families and volunteers gathered on a wooden bridge over a serene pond, and around its margins. All the vibrant colours of the people, forest, blue sky and impending golden sunset are reflected in the wishpond’s still waters.

Reflections of Camp Sunshine by Rb Moms

A diagnosis of childhood eye cancer impacts families in so many ways, during the immediate crisis of treatment, and years after “cure”. Knowing you are not alone on the journey is the greatest comfort and strength. Five mothers reflect on the healing power of Camp Sunshine, a retreat that cares for the entire family when cancer strikes.

Rowan and Harry sit at a table, chatting.

Friendships Through Retinoblastoma

A diagnosis of childhood cancer can leave parents feeling adrift and utterly alone. The friends who walk with them through their child’s medical care are often cherished lifelong, and from a central thread in their own healing. Megan Santos reflects on the many friendships formed before, during and after her daughter’s treatment for retinoblastoma.