Today is World Cancer Day. Cancer is a horrible, ugly, debillitating, killing disease. Cancer of any type in any age is devastating and changes the lives of those fighting and caring for the victims of the disease. I think that to hear the words "You (or someone you love) have cancer" are the scariest words in the world.

Millions of dollars are spent each year on research and developement of new treatments for Cancer. Almost every day you hear something about Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer or any number of adult onset cancers. The news is full of stories that show support for adult cancer.

How often do you hear the media mention any childhood cancer? Occassionally there will be a story about an individual child that achieved a dream,  or accomplished a goal against all odds. Those stories are wonderful and heart warming. But seldom do we hear of any research, new treatment, or breakthrough in the battle against childhood cancer.

Very little money is spent on finding the cure for childhood cancer.  I was never aware of this until this disease came slamming into our lives. Some of the treatments these children recieve are the same ones that have been treating this for twenty five years. Our children are dying every day because of lack of funding and lack of attention for the problem. Are not our children and the cancers they have every bit as important as Breast, Lung, Prostate and any number of adult cancer?

How many of you had even heard of Ewings Sarcoma before having it effect someone you came into contact with? I know I had never heard of it before Ryan was diagnosed. It is considered a "rare" cancer, affecting approximately 250 children in the United States each year. Do these 250 children not deserve the best treatment, the latest in research, the chance to live?

The lack of funding and research on childhood cancer will not change until WE change it. There is a effort being made to have the White House light up yellow in September, 2013 to show support for childhood cancer.  Every October, the world turns pink in support of Breast Cancer. Is it not time for us all to go yellow in support of Childhood Cancer?

https://www.facebook.com/yellowandgoldforcole   is a link for a family that lost their child to cancer. They are fighting the fight for awareness of this horrific disease.  They have not given up the hope and the fight for other children and families that battle daily.

Please take a few minutes today and go to this site.... Another beautiful child lost to cancer, her family has started a foundation in Anna's name to help other families and to bring awareness for the need for research.  https://www.1million4anna.org/.  

It is up to each of us to fight for our children. It is up to each of us to CARE. Together, great things can be accomplished. Please research and do your part today in raising awareness for Childhood Cancer. What better day than on World Cancer Day?