My Nonprofit Reviews

When Aiden was diagnosed with Leukemia at 3 years old, our world flipped upside-down. We were frozen in a moment trying to find a new normal. Kids kicking Cancer became an extension of our family. A community of support through the most difficult time imaginable.

Aiden was able to interact with children his own age, also with cancer. His sisters able to meet other siblings going through the same hard time. Kids Kicking Cancer is a fantastic martial arts program, no impact, with a focus on internal strength. More than kicks and punches (there are a few of those) KKC uses "power breathing" and meditative "body scans" to empower children take control of their pain and fear. Aiden at 3 was using these techniques to power through procedures, port accesses, and blood pokes. When I tell you he is a favorite patient in blood draw there is no exaggeration.
His sisters use the same breathing to help with frustration, anxiety and fear that comes along with a cancer diagnosis. As parents we use the same power breathing to some how make it through the day!

There were so many things we could not do after diagnosis. So much time we missed out on as a family. KKC has given us back that family connection. They have and continue to support us through our journey, in-patient and out. More than just an organization!

When our three year old son Aiden was diagnosed with Leukemia (Jan 22,2015) it rocked our world. We had no idea the fight we were in for. Our time was spent in the hospital, fighting cancer, taking care of our other kids and trying to keep up with work. At one point I was forced to leave my job and focus on treatment. We had no idea what we were going to do next, how we were going to make it and then angels of hope came into our lives! This fabulous group of people were so quick to act and offer us a help line that we so greatly needed. Because of them we were able to continue on, keep our home, and concentrate on Aiden's recovery. This is the greatest gift we could ask for... more time to spend as a family.. more time to spend with our son. Thank you all at angels of hope.. truly amazing!!!