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I still remember the first time I met Heather, Evelyn’s mom. Her energy, determination, and the love she carries for her daughter were unforgettable.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of supporting Heather and the Team Evelyn Foundation through my jewelry, and learning more about the work they're doing for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Rather than me telling it, I'd love for you to hear Evelyn's story and the Foundation's mission in Heather's own words.
Evelyn's Story
Evelyn was our bright, freckle-faced, strawberry-haired girl who loved celebrating life in all its little moments. At age 10, she was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer.The Team Evelyn Foundation was created to honor Evelyn's life and legacy by improving the lives of children and families navigating childhood cancer. Their mission is to close the gaps in care, especially in mental health and family support, while also funding vital equipment and programs that make hospital experiences less frightening and easier for kids.
The Challenges Families Face
As Heather shared:
"A childhood cancer diagnosis turns a family's life upside down. Beyond the obvious medical challenges, families face isolation, financial strain, and emotional exhaustion. Parents must make impossible decisions while balancing hospital stays, work, and caring for other children. Children often endure invasive treatments far from home, missing school, friends, and a sense of normalcy."
There are also practical expenses many of us probably wouldn't think about until we're in that situation ourselves.
Something as ordinary as paying for parking at the hospital month after month can become another financial burden for a family already dealing with so much.
The Foundation helps bridge some of these gaps while supporting programs and resources designed to make an incredibly difficult experience a little easier for children and their families.
The Simple Wish That Inspired RadFlix
During Evelyn's own radiation treatment, she had a simple thought:
Wouldn't this be easier if I could watch a movie?
For a child, radiation treatment can be scary. You're in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by unfamiliar equipment, going through something most adults would find frightening.
Evelyn's idea was wonderfully simple: give kids something familiar to focus on.
A favorite movie. A favorite character. Something that can provide comfort, distraction and a little bit of normalcy during treatment.
That idea became RadFlix.
Inspired by Evelyn's experience, RadFlix helps children watch their favorite movies and shows while undergoing radiation treatment, helping make an intimidating experience feel a little less scary.
It's such a simple idea.
And I think that's what makes it so special.
How You Can Help
Evelyn's legacy continues through the children and families being helped in her name.
You can support that work by donating directly to RadFlix, sharing Evelyn's story, wearing gold during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, or simply showing up for families affected by childhood cancer with kindness and understanding.
My Ongoing Support
My Cancer Collection was created as another way I could help.
Throughout the year, 10% of every Cancer Collection piece purchase is donated to the Team Evelyn Foundation, helping support the work being done for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
• Shop the Cancer Collection •
September: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
For the entire month of September, I'm increasing that support.
From September 1 through September 30, 15% of every Morse Code jewelry purchased with be donated to RadFlix.
That means you can choose a Morse Code piece that says something important to you, whether that's STRONG, BRAVE, I AM ENOUGH, F-CANCER or a completely custom message, and part of your purchase will help make radiation treatment a little less frightening for a child.
• Shop the Morse Code Collection •
Thank you for helping me support Heather, honour Evelyn, and continue the ripple effect of one little girl's very good idea.
