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OUR DAUGHTER NAOMI LOST HER LIFE TO CANCER.
Her cancer diagnosis changed us forever. It opened our eyes to how we can better support other children in treatment. This is what we learned.
Home care mistakes can be fatal
Chemotherapy destroys the immune system before the body can recover, leaving patients highly vulnerable to deadly infections. Even a slight fever demands an immediate rush to the hospital for isolation and treatment.
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 vital
Treatment relies on medical devices connected to a main vein to deliver all medications and draw blood. These devices are surgically inserted or through an ultrasound procedure and remain in place throughout months or even years of treatment. In the U.S., ports and PICC lines are standard.
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.
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” are not 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 move swiftly to find the next.