Over the course of their time in college, many Penn State students spend countless hours volunteering with Penn State THON™, a student-run philanthropy committed to …
Research shows that children who participate in philanthropic activities thrive mentally, emotionally and physically. Adolescents that serve their communities usually have better physical health and …
The Journey to Cancer Survivorship Begins Five years—a significant and important milestone for someone who has beaten cancer. Although cancer survivorship begins the first day …
Developing Strength During Cancer Four Diamonds young adult Monica was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of two. A soft-tissue tumor was growing in …
Embarking on the Volunteer Journey Pam Turner is the current chair of the Four Diamonds Advisory Board and a cancer survivor. Four Diamonds is incredibly …
Wisdom: Learning About a Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Six-year-old Richie has always marched to the beat of his own drum and his parents describe him as …
In August 2018, Four Diamonds child Celia was diagnosed with central nervous system ganglioneuroblastoma, a rare brain tumor. Celia’s sister, Adeline, was a strong support …
Each year, more than 15,000 children and young adults are diagnosed with cancer and the five-year survival rate for childhood cancers stands at 80%. However, …
