What the Holidays Felt Like During Noah’s Treatment
I still remember the first Christmas holiday we spent as a cancer family after Noah was diagnosed in April 2021.
Noah was receiving immunotherapy which is a very hard treatment to go through. The treatment involves attacking the pain receptors, which causes excruciating pain. The treatment is typically inpatient for 5-6 days, but, thankfully, our medical team managed to get us home for Christmas.
Noah woke up early to open presents under the tree and still smiled a lot that day because of the pretend kitchen set he received.
It’s a memory I will never forget….
Noah’s 5K Duck Dash 2025: A Day of Hope, Courage & Community
This September, more than 300 runners and walkers gathered in Auburn, WA for the very first Noah’s 5K Duck Dash — and together we raised over $40,000 to support families facing childhood cancer.
When we dreamed up the Duck Dash, we wanted more than just a race. We wanted a day that honored Noah’s brave spirit — full of joy, courage, and connection — while raising real, practical help for families who, like ours once did, must travel far from home for life-saving treatment.
The result was a morning filled with: