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Amanda Rozman Pediatric Cancer Research Fund

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In May 2014 we lost our oldest daughter to neuroblastoma. Amanda was a beautiful 4 year old girl who was our pride and joy. She spent half of her life in children's hospitals due to cancer treatment and subsequent complications, which robbed her of a normal childhood. We started this Hero Fund in Amanda's memory in the hopes of preventing this tragedy from happening to other families.
$180,154
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Since 2014

The Story Behind This Hero Fund

Amanda was diagnosed with stage IV high risk neuroblastoma at 16 months of age in January 2011.

After initial chemotherapy and surgery she went into remission in July 2011. She was in remission for two years, and then relapsed in August 2013. She endured numerous treatments following her relapse, but nothing (not even novel treatments) was effective against her rapidly progressing neuroblastoma. She passed away on May 19, 2014 at age 4.

Amanda was a very happy, affectionate girl who loved to dance and play. She also loved animals, rainbows, the moon and stars. Her favorite videos were Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Toy Story and Cinderella. Whether she was at home or at the hospital, she always had a smile on her face and could light up the room with her charming personality. She was very strong and courageous in facing her cancer treatments and the challenges that they brought. She was our hero!

We want to ensure that in the future other families don’t lose a child to cancer. We are now dedicating our time to fundraising for pediatric cancer research to facilitate the development of promising new treatments and clinical trials in Amanda’s memory. Our primary interest is in funding translational research to improve the efficacy and number of treatments available for relapsed and refractory neuroblastoma.

Thanks,
Ron and Michelle Rozman

Highlights & Happenings

  • Our 2016 Donors

    Your Support Means So Much

    These friends and family members helped us raise funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Amanda! See the 2014-2020 list.
  • Our 2014 Donors

    Filling the Funding Gap

    Learn about the funding gap that impacts childhood cancer research and how St. Baldrick’s is trying to fill it.

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Funding in Action

Donations made to the Amanda Rozman Pediatric Cancer Research Fund have supported 2017 St. Baldrick’s Research Grant for William Weiss M.D., Ph.D. and an International Scholar Grant for Lian Haiwei M.D.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of leading experts in the childhood cancer community, to ensure that every dollar makes the greatest impact for kids with cancer.

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Who's Involved?

These people make us smile - they’re the doers and money-raisers on behalf of the Amanda Rozman Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. They’re shaving their heads, hosting events, starting fundraisers and more to make childhood cancer research possible.

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    Start your own St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event to support our Hero Fund! A dedicated staff member will guide you every step of the way—and you’ll have fun doing something great for kids with cancer.

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    Register to shave your head and support our Hero Fund at any St. Baldrick’s event worldwide! No event nearby? Go virtual and shave anytime, anywhere.

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    Not into head-shaving? No problem! Start a fundraiser for our Hero Fund doing something you love—bike a marathon, host a bake sale, anything goes!

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