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Amanda’s Dream Shared on 12 News As Amanda would say “Big Hugs” Explore some of our our other blog posts! Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we were grateful to spend part of it sharing Amanda’s story on 12 News. Founder Lorraine Tallman sat down alongside board member Keisha McFadden and longtime supporter Pat Bond
Donate Now June 2026 Newsletter As Amanda would say “Big Hugs” Explore some of our our other blog posts! Mid-Year Report · June 2026 Faces of Hope The difference you’ve made — in numbers, and in their words. Mid-Year Impact Every dollar tells a story. Every room becomes a memory. Through the first half of 2026, your generosity has quietly
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your world turns upside down in an instant. Suddenly, your vocabulary is filled with words like "oncology," "neutropenia," and "central lines." Between the doctor appointments and the emotional whirlwind, the "small" things: like what your child is going to wear to their treatment: can feel like just one more overwhelming task on a
Let’s be real for a second: nobody plans for a pediatric cancer diagnosis. When your world gets turned upside down, your first thought is, rightfully, about your child’s health. But very quickly, the "financial toxicity" of cancer starts to seep in. Between the specialized treatments, the constant trips to Phoenix Children’s or Banner, and the time taken off work, the
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, the world stops spinning for a moment. Then it starts moving way too fast: medical appointments, treatment plans, insurance calls, bills piling up. If you're an Arizona family facing this nightmare, you need to know something right now: you are not alone, and there's a whole network of support right here in Phoenix.
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, the world stops spinning for a moment. Then it starts moving way too fast: medical appointments, treatment plans, insurance calls, bills piling up. If you're an Arizona family facing this nightmare, you need to know something right now: you are not alone, and there's a whole network of support right here in Phoenix.
Here's something most Arizona taxpayers don't know: you can decide exactly where a chunk of your state tax dollars go, and help kids fighting cancer at the same time. No, really. It's called the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, and it's one of the most generous tax programs in the country. If you're filing your Arizona state taxes and thinking, "I
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, their world transforms overnight. Hospital rooms replace classrooms. Medical appointments overtake playdates. IV poles become constant companions. In this new reality, something precious is often lost – the simple joy of just being a kid. At Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, we've witnessed firsthand how the power of distraction and fun can be transformative
