Four Diamonds child Daisy smiles for a portrait after completing childhood cancer treatment.

September 16, 2026

It Feels Possible: How Four Diamonds Helps Families Face Childhood Cancer Daisy’s Story

When 13-year-old Daisy began experiencing severe leg pain, fatigue and frequent illnesses, cancer was the last thing on her mind. “There’s always that little thing …

Four Diamonds child Elliot plays a drum with a music therapist during a music therapy session.

September 10, 2026

Elliot Brings Smiles to Golisano Children’s Hospital

Since beginning treatment for childhood cancer at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, Elliot has earned a special nickname: “the mayor.” Every time he walks …

Asher smiles from his hospital bed alongside Dr. Sholler during treatment for childhood neuroblastoma.

September 3, 2026

How Childhood Cancer Research Helped Asher

A Search for Answers Before childhood neuroblastoma changed his life, Asher was always on the move. The 11-year-old loved riding his bike, playing outside and …

Lenny smiles on the beach in a pink dress after completing childhood cancer treatment.

August 28, 2026

Lenny’s Journey Through Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

Lenny has always been a girl who loves to move. The 9-year-old enjoys playing sports, spending time outside and expressing herself through art and music. …

Four Diamonds childhood cancer survivor and cancer researcher Brad smiles for a portrait.

August 19, 2026

From Survivor to Scientist: How Brad Turned His Cancer Journey into a Career Fighting Cancer

For Four Diamonds survivor Brad, his connection to cancer began long before he dedicated his career to researching new cancer treatments. Today, he …

Andy smiles beside Four Diamonds interpreter Daniel at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital.

August 3, 2026

(Español) Un espíritu fuerte y lleno de vida: el viaje de Andy con la leucemia

Un diagnóstico que cambió sus vidas En mayo de 2025, Andy empezó a sentir dolor en la pierna izquierda y a dormir más de lo …

August 3, 2026

A Strong and Lively Spirit: Andy’s Leukemia Journey

A Life-Changing Diagnosis In May 2025, Andy began experiencing pain in her left leg and sleeping more than usual. When her symptoms became concerning, Andy …

Elias smiles while sitting in a wheelchair beside a therapy dog wearing a birthday hat. He gently pets the dog during a hospital visit.

July 7, 2026

Elias’ Mission to Bring Joy to Other Kids

A Journey No Child Should Face In April 2025, Four Diamonds child Elias was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of muscle cancer. After eight …

Viv and her family pose together before the THON 5K after her childhood cancer journey.

June 25, 2026

From Four Diamonds Child to THON Volunteer: Viv’s Full-Circle Journey

Finding Family Through Cancer Viv is an active second-year student at Penn State University studying political science and a member of Phi Chi Theta, a …

Tyler, Bennett and a family member pose together on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center during THON 2026.

June 10, 2026

Survivor to Father: Fertility Preservation Helped Tyler Build a Family

A decade after overcoming Hodgkin lymphoma, Four Diamonds survivor Tyler is stepping into a milestone he once wasn’t sure would be possible. He is now …

Family Stories

It Feels Possible: How Four Diamonds Helps Families Face Childhood Cancer Daisy’s Story

Elliot Brings Smiles to Golisano Children’s Hospital

How Childhood Cancer Research Helped Asher

Lenny’s Journey Through Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment

From Survivor to Scientist: How Brad Turned His Cancer Journey into a Career Fighting Cancer

(Español) Un espíritu fuerte y lleno de vida: el viaje de Andy con la leucemia

A Strong and Lively Spirit: Andy’s Leukemia Journey

Elias’ Mission to Bring Joy to Other Kids

From Four Diamonds Child to THON Volunteer: Viv’s Full-Circle Journey

Survivor to Father: Fertility Preservation Helped Tyler Build a Family

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