Before I had kids it had always been a deep, lingering fear of mine that I would have a child with cancer. The thought terrified me but I never actually thought it would happen to me. I knew a little bit about Leukemia but I had no clue that a baby could get brain cancer.When … Continue reading I Fight, I Cure…And I will Never Stop
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A Grandfather’s Broken Heart
This blog is written by Olivia's grandfather, David Branson...Without exception the most difficult thing I have had to deal with in my life was the diagnosis and then the death of my granddaughter from Childhood brain cancer. The road for treatment was long and had many up’s and down’s along the journey. I hope to … Continue reading A Grandfather’s Broken Heart
Olivia, my little ray of sunshine
It has been more than 4 months since my sweet Olivia became an angel in Heaven. The ache for her doesn't lessen as the days go by. In fact, in some ways it becomes more real and more difficult as time ticks on without her. Every day I walk past her bedroom and I imagine … Continue reading Olivia, my little ray of sunshine
Happy Birthday In Heaven Sweet Girl
On February 19, 2012 I gave birth to the two most beautiful children, Wyatt and Olivia. Wyatt arrived first at 3:04 p.m. and Olivia just after at 3:05 p.m. Although my birth was pretty scary due to sever preeclampsia I was overjoyed that my twins were finally here and I was so excited to meet … Continue reading Happy Birthday In Heaven Sweet Girl
A Beautiful Bond
Today marks exactly two months since Olivia became an angel. In some ways it feels like she was just here yesterday and in others it feels like it's been years. I miss her so much! She and I had the most beautiful bond that I won't ever share with anyone else again. There's already an … Continue reading A Beautiful Bond
Fighting For A Cure
The day we found out Olivia had brain cancer was the worst day of our lives. We were sick with worry about what the future would hold and committed to doing whatever we could to rid her brain of cancer. It was also the day that we started to become childhood cancer activists. We had … Continue reading Fighting For A Cure