Category: Blog
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The Importance of Laughter
Many people think laughter is good for your health. Just listening to someone’s laugh seems to be good for your health. Researchers in Japan recently tested this idea using mice. They recorded sounds made by mice when they were happy (laughing) and when they were distressed (crying). The researchers then played these sounds for groups […]
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Keeping Our Families on the Road
Lukas- 1 year old Diagnosis: Neuroblastoma Lukas was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in April of this year after his parents took him to the emergency room for being unresponsive. Lukas spent his first Birthday in the ICU and has already endured 3 cycles of chemo. Despite the enormous hardship this family has faced, they continue to […]
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“You saved your child’s life,” the doctor told Brittany.
Brittany and Ameer are incredible parents to Kaysan and his new baby brother Zyan. This February Brittany noticed some bruises on Kayson’s legs and met with his pediatrician. “I thought he might need some iron or vitamins,” Brittany explained. The diagnosis was unthinkable. Three-year- old Kaysan has Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and faces rigorous courses of chemotherapy, […]
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Welcome Message From KRM’s New CEO
“I look forward to seeing the next chapter of KRM be elevated to yet another level.” – Teresa Hofhenke, former CEO of KRM Thank you Teresa. Thank you for the kind introduction, but more importantly, thank you for the amazing leadership you have provided KRM over the last four years. So many children with cancer […]
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From a Stage IV Diagnosis to an Inspiring Young Cancer Survivor
El Dorado Hills Family Battles Childhood Cancer Times Two September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and as KRM aims to spread awareness and advocacy for all children and families battling this deadly disease, we want to share an inspirational story of survivorship by one local El Dorado Hills family. One remarkable family has been part […]
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Makayla Walks Again
Against All Odds – Makayla Walks Again Makayla was born perfectly healthy on April 18, 2012. By 7 months old, she began standing up and cruising along the furniture to explore her surroundings. Around New Year’s 2012, she had a minor fall after which she was unable to stand and walk on her own. Tests […]
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#MiracleMaren Is Faster Than Cancer
#MiracleMaren is Faster than Cancer At 2.5 years old, Maren, experienced weeklong fevers and back pain. After several weeks of doctor’s visits, Maren’s pediatrician referred the family to Kaiser Roseville for further testing. The family checked in on July 28, 2014 and two days later an MRI confirmed a tumor on Maren’s spine. As Maren’s […]
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Companionship In Cancer
Keaton Raphael Memorial aids children and families alike By Jennifer Von Geldern, Comstock’s Magazine Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes. One in five diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive, and in America more children die of cancer than any other disease. That’s why Keaton Raphael Memorial (KRM) has become an […]
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Andrew’s Battle With Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma Stage IV
Superhero Andrew, 2 years old, loves to play and get into trouble with his twin brother, Alex. He loves to watch Thomas the Train and eat delicious spaghetti. Although he may seem shy, Andrew is a very sweet, kind boy. In December 2014, Andrew’s parents noticed that something was different about his left eye. Initially, […]
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Keaton Raphael Memorial Celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Uplifting Reports of Hope, Strength and Healing
Keaton Raphael Memorial Celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Uplifting Reports of Hope, Strength and Healing Annual Kaleidoscope Gala achieves record levels for sponsorships and attendance, and the next day, Guest of Honor, 6-Year Old Abby Martin-Gutierrez demonstrated new strength enabling her return to school Sacramento, CA (September 22, 2015)– In the midst of Childhood Cancer Awareness […]