World Eye Cancer Hope

My daughter has bilateral retinoblastoma and this organization is wonderful!!! When she was first diagnosed they made an awful situation that much better:) thank you!

This organization has been a tremendous help for my family in the months and year following my daughters diagnosis. I'm so great full for all the support and information this organization has lent to my family.

I became involved with this charity, like many people often do, after having a personal experience. My daughter was diagnosed with eye cancer shortly after being born in 2007. We were lucky in many ways and our precious child is wonderfully healthy and happy today. Still, the nightmare of those first few weeks were awful. My wife and I were terrified. Our fears were magnified by this exceedingly rare disease. I mean, cancer in your eye? I never even heard of that before. The anonymity of the disease exasperated the terror we were subjected to because there were so few people in our medical community that knew much about it or could answer the 52,000 questions we had. Somehow, in the midst of the haze of desperation and fear we were introduced to a woman who couldn't help our daughter but certainly saved us. This non medical person survived eye cancer as a child and has since dedicated herself to helping others dealing with the trauma of such a difficult circumstance. She had more knowledge than most doctors we spoke with. She was always there to speak with us. She was our angel. That woman started this charity and subsequently asked me to join the board. I was both humbled and honored. This is a great charity for many reasons. This great group of people work hard to raise funds not only to help affected children and their families cope with the devastation of this disease but they also spend so much time bringing awareness (and earlier diagnosis) to families and medical communities around the US and around the world. Many children are alive today and many more will be saved because of the dedication, commitment and hard work being done at DECF. I am extremely proud to be affiliated with such a wonderful nonprofit organization

This charity has a global impact on improving the chances of sight and life for children affected by retinoblastoma.
They work hard and continually strive to raise funds and awareness.
They have come along huge leaps since their beginnings and now help families all over the world.
I personally know people who's support from DECF was the only thing that got them through when their child was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Their outreach is a vital support network for families who have been thrown into the scary world of childhood cancer.
Awareness is vital in the fight to save vision and lives and without DECF, in many countries across the world, more children would lose their sight to retinoblastoma and possibly life too.

This is a great cause which helps children get the medical treatment they so badly need. I know a family which benefits greatly from the organization.

As a survivor and a parent of a child with RB, I know too well the importance of information and support. Parents receiving a diagnosis need clear easy to understand information in order to make decisions impacting their child's life. From the physical to the emotional aspects that are associated with having cancer, losing an eye, side effects of treatment...DECF helps parents through the process always keeping the child as the first priority.
DECF assists adult survivors in staying educated about potential risks for secondary cancers, managing prosthetics and more.
This organization is making a positive impact on children with eye cancer, their families and adult survivors throughout the world. I'm proud to have the opportunity to work with and support this group.

Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund had helped my patients and their families in immeasurable ways. The story behind how this organization was invisioned and how it began is heart warming and commendable. The outreach of this program is immense and it's mission statement is lived out each and every day by its committed and incredibly dedicated members. They continue to do great work both here and abroad.
Amy Leverant M.D.

Such a wonderful organization! There is not enough awareness about retinoblastoma. Knowing Daisy is out there helping as many children that they can is amazing. Getting early detection information out to new parents is one of their goals that I am 100% in support of! If only we would have known about this dreadful cancer early, maybe our little granddaughter's eye could have been saved! Kudos to DECF for all you do!

WOW! Can't say enough about this non-profit! They have helped my family through an RB diagnosis, constant questions and have often eased my own fears when my daughter was diagnosed 7 years ago (she was 8 months old). We have made many donations to this amazing group and we are looking forward to many more years working w/DECF.

A very dear friends granddaughter has RB and is surviving. The challenges that are faced by the family are beyond human endurance. The DECF is a great help to them. Without it the hopes for Evie would be greatly reduced.

My granddaughter is a RB survivor. Being on the board allows me to make a difference in our new world & be able to provide a better future for her when she becomes an adult. I work on her future, while my daughter takes care of today's needs. I don't step on her toes, and get to be a part in it all just the same.

DECF is a wonderful organization that is helping so many families and patients as they fight their battles with eye cancer.

DECF is a great organization filled with extremely passionate people who care about children with Retinoblastoma and their family. It is also a great resource to our retinoblastoma community.

Our daughter was diagnosed with Bi-lateral Retinoblastoma in October of 2008. DECF has been a wonderful resource of information. While going through many treatments and running out of options, DECF was there to give us information on treatment options. This organization is a great support for our family. -MBear

My son life survived from the great support of DECF,Bisrat (8)diagnosed in 2004,he is survivor od Retinobalstoma, Child eye cancer, He lost one eye but now he is now in good health. I have no word to thank them, even then i suggest to others and the got great support. Samson Fither of Bisrat. from Ethiopia

The information available by DECF is great. My hubby is a bi-rb survivor and we also have a daughter diagnosed with bi-rb as well. Of all the sites available for information on RB I have found that DECF is the easiest to read and understand but goes further to help familes and not just the medical info one is looking for. The people involved with DECF are amazing as well. They try to answer any questions you have and put you in touch with others in the same situations. The best shoulder to have to cry on so to speak when RB is the cause.

What a blessing it is that DECF has been brought to the United States. My son was diagnosed with sporadic unilateral retinoblastoma in 2004. We were absolutely blindsided and were desperate to find other families going through the same thing. Unfortunately, we went through the beginning of our Rb journey alone. I recently became aware of DECF in the USA and immediately joined the Facebook groups. It is wonderful to see the support available to people starting their Rb journeys as well as families like us who are well into them. I have recently volunteered to serve on the Board of DECF USA as Treasurer. I am dedicated to furthering the good this wonderful organization has already started and I truly believe we can accomplish great things.

As a mother of a child with retinoblastoma, I am always interested in learning about treatment options and meeting other families affected by rb. DECF does a wonderful job locally and globally to ensure children and their families get the information and support they need. The volunteers work tirelessly to help families. Thank you for the work that you do!

It is so hard to find support locally for Rb. DECF allows you to connect with people going through what you are nationally. It is so wonderful! Thank you!!!

I am a 32 year old survivor of bi lateral RB. I have vision in my right eye only and my left is a prosthesis. I had long been looking for a support group and also a way to become involved with RB in some capacity. Through joining DECF as a board member I have been introduced to many survivors and parents of children with RB. The survivor Facebook group has been an amazing resource because I had never been able to talk with another survivor before. We chat about our histories, concerns, problems and even have laughs sometimes. What is great is there is a wide variety of ages, locations and experiences so the information that is shared is very diverse. I am very thankful that these resources have been made possible by DECF USA.

I am the wife of an Rb survivor and the mother if a child who was diagnosed with Bi-Rb at the young age of 5 weeks old. So grateful for DECF on so many levels. The family and friends I have met through this journey has made it that much easier on me going through this with my son. I have been given what no doctor can tell me, not because of their lack of knowledge.... Lord know that is not the reason. The experiences that we encounter, the ups and downs of this emotional rollercoaster, the parents understanding us on a different level that no doctor can tell me. To hear te words from another parent saying "I get it!" makes me realize you don't and should not have to do this alone. There is support I am so very blessed to have in my life.

As a research professional who studies the biology of retinoblastoma, I am very pleased to see the positive impact of Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund (DECF). It is so important to have a support network with those who understand the difficult times. I keep in touch with DECF through a Facebook group. The DECF group is so warm and welcoming. Time and again, I see family members reach out with questions and concerns about tests and diagnoses, and then be comforted by others who have navigated successfully through the same challenges. The volunteers of DECF have a wealth of information and a special understanding that comes with first-hand knowledge. DECF continues to inspire me in my research and I wish them continued success in all of their endeavors.

I am so happy to know that there is a organization such as Daisys Eye Cancer Fund. They were so helpful and quick in getting information to me regarding my son. I look forward to being a part of this group and am thankful to know that there is a supportive group such as this that can offer resources and guidance to parents and families of children with retinoblastoma.

I am so happy to have the opportunity to volunteer with DECF. When my son was diagnosed, I wanted to connect with other families going through this journey and to learn as must as I could about Retinoblastoma but it was difficult to establish connections outside of the hospital. DECF is making it possible for families to connect all over the world and is an incredible source of current information about Retinoblastoma. Thank you DECF!!

I am so thankful for the outreach DECF is doing on a global basis. For myself, I am thankful for having a place I can turn to when I need help finding answers. Their website is a wealth of information. My rb daughter is 14 years old and doing well. She is at an age where she wants to understand rb more in-depth, There are times when I don't know an answer or don't know how to put the answer into words she will understand. The DECF website provides an excellent source for us. I am honored to be a part of such a fantastic organization.

I am so greatfull for Daisys Eye Cancer Fund! They have been very helpfull to my great neice Evangeline Collette Johnson during this trying time.

I am honored to support the work that DECF does. The tireless and tenacious drive towards Global Awareness is awe inspiring. I strongly believe that DECF can (and will) make a significant and enduring difference to the way the World views RB and will be central to ensuring that we save life and sight for every child.

Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund has helped me to understand and respond to Chariabella's Bi-Retinoblastoma condition in a holistic way. The information provided in the DECF website is enriched with information, caring and love. It has also lead me to an empowerment beyond my child's medical condition that she can still accomplish bigger goals in life as much as other children are capable of overcoming their obstacles at a very young age. HOPE and HEALING are such amazing words that DECF has given my family. I am privileged to have known DECF through USA Chapter although I am from Philippines and is happy to have been directly communicating to Abby White.

Decf USA is a great resource for families going through this difficult time with childhood cancer. I myself have received info on different topics and look forward to learning more through the resources they have available!

DECF has helped our family locate a new doctor when our doctor moved away! THanks DECF!

I'm a volunteer for DECF USA and also a parent of a RB survivor. DECF USA is new and working hard to grow its resources to raise awareness and assist in the fight against this rare childhood cancer. It is lean and productive. You can count on the dedicated volunteers at DECF USA to use your donation wisely. Everyone is passionate and dedicated. I hope that after reviewing this group's information and reading these reviews, that you will help in making DECF USA grow stronger. Thank you!

Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund is one of those charities where you know that your money goes directly towards improving the lives of children. I am impressed with their commitment to encourage medical professionals to work together and to put the child first. I wish more organizations would think like that. I like that they are working with families here in the US and help guide them through the most difficult time of their lives, when their child is going to cancer. I know that I will continue to financially support this wonderful group of people who put their heart and soul into helping people when they need it the most. Good job, daisyfund !!!

Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund was there for my family when we needed them. They provided resources and accurate information that helped us make the right decision for our daughter. They continue to amaze me with their effort to create positive change for Rb affected children and adults. I sincerely wish I could have joined their One Retinoblastoma World conference in London in October 2012. I am hopeful to join them in the future. Thank you, Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund, for making a difference and reducing the disparity in Rb affected families.

A mom of a child who was diagnosed with Unilateral Retinoblastoma in 2004, we are truly thankful for Daisys Eye Cancer Fund! Chalked full of information such as treatment options and practical support for families, it also offers a place to "give back". An organization that truly seeks to educate the world on Retinoblastoma and treatment options. I am thankful for such detail and care!