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OUR DAUGHTER NAOMI LOST HER LIFE TO CANCER.
Her experience changed us forever and opened our eyes to how we can better support other children in treatment.
Here is some of what we learned during her care:
Home care mistakes can be fatal
Chemotherapy destroys the immune system, leaving patients highly vulnerable to deadly infections. Even a slight fever demands an immediate rush to the hospital for isolation and treatment.
But what if…
- the caregiver didn’t have a reliable thermometer to detect a fever?
- the family relied on public transportation to reach care?
- the hospital was hours away and every minute mattered?
Medical Devices & supplies are crucial
The right tools can offer less painful care, as well as more accurate treatment and better outcomes. Healing happens better when families have confidence and medical staff can act quickly.
But what if…
- comfort and safety were only available to some children?
- surviving cancer meant enduring constant physical trauma?
- every dose of life-saving medicine came with unbearable pain?
Emotional care is a medical necessity
Stress and anxiety in children and caregivers can reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Hospital therapists provide emotional care for both, with Child Life Programs offering additional support for children.
But what if…
- the child had no one to help them understand what was happening?
- there were no specialists to teach coping skills or provide comfort?
- the caregiver faced this journey alone?
Those “what ifs” aren’t hypothetical.
They’re harsh realities faced by countless families worldwide. Through our personal, professional, and medical networks, Naomi’s Fund seeks out grassroots initiatives where our support can make a tangible difference. Each campaign targets a specific, urgent need. Once one gap is filled, we’ll move swiftly to the next.
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month!
