The Carson Confronts Cancer Foundation
A nonprofit organization, in honor of Carson Thelen; providing resources for critically ill pediatric patients and supporting innovative research efforts.
"Having alternative options is essential for a child because it gives us hope."
- Carson Lee Thelen Carson Lee Thelen was diagnosed at age 16 with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. For 16 months he fought with fierce determination, a positive outlook, strong faith, and resolve to help others. Towards the end of his battle, Carson loved his two brothers and his sister. He also loved his pets! Carson tran
24/05/2024
20/02/2024
We raised over $800 this past week for Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute. I encourage you to take a moment & look at their research directed at Rhabdomyosarcoma & consider donating to their research efforts in memory of our son.
Give HOPE to another child. ❤️
https://cc-tdi.kindful.com/honor-pages-2017/carson-confronts-cancer-?fbclid=IwAR1ifCKFP6bQWaxuy_8MCn4hZFI8KNEpFMGFtkQOvnkW8wDsIztze0MUWNw_aem_AUWfx2AAu2EKr-dZwVgyOeG8lpKGrXv5C0cIfKniyN2zdmbWKcl79-cM6DJjBH5dcao
Click here to support Carson Thelen in the Honor Pages Our constant prayer is for a miracle for our son, Carson. But we can not stop there. We must do better. It is time to find THE treatment that works against high-risk, high-grade Rhabdomyosarcoma. We vow to chase this lion! From the book, 'In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day': '...He defied the odds....
15/02/2024
Today is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. Let’s do MORE than just recognize it.
**Take a few seconds & take ACTION to support cancer research. Honor our son and all who have been impacted by cancer. Carson’s biggest wish was to give hope to others. Even $5 gives HOPE for better treatments & a cure Carson loved working with Charles at Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute and we fully support their research efforts.
In memory of our boy:
Click here to support Carson Thelen in the Honor Pages Our constant prayer is for a miracle for our son, Carson. But we can not stop there. We must do better. It is time to find THE treatment that works against high-risk, high-grade Rhabdomyosarcoma. We vow to chase this lion! From the book, 'In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day': '...He defied the odds....
10/09/2023
This month, donate to Carson’s foundation to support pediatric patients, their families, research, and scholarships. 🎗️ Go Gold 🎗️
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Raising funds for scholarships & money for families impacted by childhood cancer
30/08/2023
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️Go GOLD 🎗️
Every DAY in the United States, 47 sets of parents hear the devastating news that their child has cancer. Like me, they’ll initially think “but we’ve come so far with treatments…” until they find out that the treatments we are using are older than most of us parents.
This month, 🎗️GO GOLD 🎗️ and support Carson’s biggest HOPE…that soon, no other child will have to endure what he did.
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or donate here:
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Raising funds for scholarships & money for families impacted by childhood cancer
28/01/2023
https://stories.29029everesting.com/sonya-meldahl
Sonya Meldahl by 29029 Everesting In April of 2020, my son, Carson, was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 cancer. Carson was the type of kid who found significance in insignificant things. He saw beauty all around him, always loving to immerse himself in the outdoors. The prognosis for his cancer was poor, but his decision was to gi...
20/10/2022
In just 10 hours the climb begins! You can track our progress here. Erin is #50 and Sonya is #141.
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There’s snow, wind, altitude & a determination to face & conquer the mountains in our life. We are Climbing 4 A Cause 29029 Everesting
To support pediatric cancer research & kids, donate at https://givebutter.com/climbing4acause
Stratton Fall foliage will be in full bloom as Stratton Mountain plays host to the original 29029 challenge. Join us where it all began! Fall in New England brings extreme beauty and the shortest/steepest hike on the 29029 schedule. Note that all participants will be staying in Stratton village hotels this y...