By Samantha Thompson | Donor Relations Specialist
Ultimate Spider-Man fan, Brandon, and his Chemo Pal mentor, Cassie, recently celebrated the end of his treatment over cookies, LEGOs, and Hot Wheels. Cassie, Brandon, and his family formed close bonds throughout Brandon’s seemingly constant inpatient treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). While Brandon is happy not to be in the hospital as much, he will definitely miss seeing his friend regularly. But now that he’s feeling better, Brandon and his family have become regular participants in many CCA events, like our recent Four Days Fore Kids golf tournament where Brandon learned some putting techniques from golf pros.
Brandon is one of the 250 Pacific Northwest children and teens CCA’s Chemo Pal® Mentor Program has brought the joy of friendship in the past year. Trained Chemo Pal mentors have devoted 6,823 hours forging and strengthening friendships and family bonds, bringing diversion, fun, and activities to kids during their treatment. Chemo Pal mentors also give parents a much-needed break to grab a cup of coffee, talk with doctors, or spend time with their other children.
In 2013, Oregon Mentors awarded CCA’s Chemo Pal Mentor Program with their most prestigious award for mentoring excellence, recognizing the program for exceeding standards of excellence and quality.
With your support, we can match even more seriously ill children and teens with compassionate adults who offer supportive relationships throughout treatments.
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