Oral health for children with cancer

Amalia is a girl from an indigenous community, known as Teenek, in the municipality of Aquismón in the Huasteca Potosina region. Coming from a family with very limited resources, they found themselves needing to move to the city when Amalia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. After 6 months of treatment, Amalia continues to stay positive and committed to her treatment.

As part of our goals, we always strive to ensure that patients feel happy during their stay at the AMANC center. One of the main activities we carry out is celebrating their birthdays, so we can give them moments of quality and uplift their spirits, which in turn will have a positive impact on their treatment.

It was Amalia's turn to be celebrated. She had always dreamed of having a party, as she had never had one in her 8 years of life. We didn't miss the opportunity to call on all our followers and organize a big celebration for her.

The event took place on May 6th, where people with big hearts gathered to give her an unforgettable day. There was everything: delicious food, decorations, music, princesses, dancing, and fun. A big smile on Amalia's face filled the room with joy.

We are confident that this celebration will be hardly forgotten, and we thank once again all the donors, volunteers, and everyone who got involved in making one more dream come true.

Thank you.

Last October was a month full of new challenges as we organized the first edition of the "AMANC Cross-Country Athletic Race" with the goal of raising funds to continue assisting more children with their cancer treatments. This organization posed a significant challenge as it had not been done before. We sought sponsorships, established new partnerships with companies, designed the branding, created advertising, sold tickets, and more.

Despite the extensive effort involved, enthusiasm never waned, fueled by the motivation to continue helping our cancer patients. We felt fortunate as we received an overwhelming response from hundreds of runners.

On the day of the event, participants from different parts of the state started arriving early. Some came with their families, pets, and friends, creating a spectacular atmosphere. Once the starting whistle blew, the race began, with participants running, jogging, walking, and above all, enjoying the mountain view. After the race, a social gathering ensued, along with a massive raffle giving all participants a chance to win a prize.

Such was the inaugural edition of the AMANC Cross-Country Athletic Race, deemed a success with over 500 participants. Every penny raised was directly allocated to the cause, helping us cover cancer treatments for our patients. We eagerly look forward to organizing a new edition by the end of 2024.