Together Towards A Cure
July 2007
Darrel was only 5 when he was diagnosed with Stage IV neuroblastoma in September 2005. Over the following two years, there were many highs...and countless extreme lows. On September 9, 2007, his long battle came to an end.
He refused to let the cancer beat him, and in all the ways that count, it didn't.
Through it all, Darrel almost never lost his smile, his laugh, and his strong will and determination to have fun each and every day.
Some descriptions of neuroblastoma say it is a rare form of cancer. That is a BIG LIE!! Once our family was touched by it, we soon discovered many other children who had the disease. It may not get much exposure in the media, but there far more cases than there should be. Anything that goes out of its way to only target young children who have never done wrong to anybody should be better known and supported by everyone.
The Blogs and other posts throughout this site have more information about what happened over those two years, and how things have moved on since then.
"For you, there'll be no more crying.
For you, the sun will be shining."
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
Darrel W. Robb
May 26, 2000 - September 9, 2007
Rest In Peace Little Man
"Children with cancer are like candles in the wind who accept the possibility that they are in danger of being extinguished
by a gust of wind from nowhere and yet, as they flicker and dance to remain alive, their brilliance challenges the darkness and dazzles those of us who watch their light"
"Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends
Like my fathers come to pass
Seven years has gone so fast
Wake me up when September ends
Here comes the rain again
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are
As my memory rests
But never forgets what I lost
Wake Me Up When September Ends"
**Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day**
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"In the back of my mind
You live all the time
In the back of my mind
Every night, Every day
That's where you still play
In the back of my mind"
**In The Back of My Mind - Fleetwood Mac**
For more on neuroblastoma and what can be done:
http://www.jamesfund.com
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For Donations, please visit the "About Us/Fundraising" Page
Contact Us at: [email protected]
Please feel free to leave Comments on any Posts. Thank You
He refused to let the cancer beat him, and in all the ways that count, it didn't.
Through it all, Darrel almost never lost his smile, his laugh, and his strong will and determination to have fun each and every day.
Some descriptions of neuroblastoma say it is a rare form of cancer. That is a BIG LIE!! Once our family was touched by it, we soon discovered many other children who had the disease. It may not get much exposure in the media, but there far more cases than there should be. Anything that goes out of its way to only target young children who have never done wrong to anybody should be better known and supported by everyone.
The Blogs and other posts throughout this site have more information about what happened over those two years, and how things have moved on since then.
"For you, there'll be no more crying.
For you, the sun will be shining."
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
Darrel W. Robb
May 26, 2000 - September 9, 2007
Rest In Peace Little Man
"Children with cancer are like candles in the wind who accept the possibility that they are in danger of being extinguished
by a gust of wind from nowhere and yet, as they flicker and dance to remain alive, their brilliance challenges the darkness and dazzles those of us who watch their light"
"Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends
Like my fathers come to pass
Seven years has gone so fast
Wake me up when September ends
Here comes the rain again
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are
As my memory rests
But never forgets what I lost
Wake Me Up When September Ends"
**Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day**
***************************************
"In the back of my mind
You live all the time
In the back of my mind
Every night, Every day
That's where you still play
In the back of my mind"
**In The Back of My Mind - Fleetwood Mac**
For more on neuroblastoma and what can be done:
http://www.jamesfund.com
*************************
For Donations, please visit the "About Us/Fundraising" Page
Contact Us at: [email protected]
Please feel free to leave Comments on any Posts. Thank You
Some of the Beautiful Graphics Made by Angel Memories Sherry Blevins
Made by Carla FortheCure Hood
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month every year. We hope you will remember to GO GOLD during this month, and every month, in Honour and Memory of the Warriors and Angels that are battling and/or bravely fought the monster that is childhood cancer.
Kids Get Cancer Too!
The 2024 International Neuroblastoma Awareness Week was held on June 10 - 16, 2024. The annual event starts on the second Monday of June each year, and concludes on the third Sunday of that month, which is traditionally Father's Day in North America. Darrel's Playground has proudly served as the Canadian Administrator for this event in the past.
Thank You for supporting and remembering the children and the families that have been touched by neuroblastoma, and those who continue their brave fight still today. While some may call it an "orphan" or "rare" disease, the truth is it affects countless families EACH and EVERY day.
Let's Spread The Word..."Kids Get Cancer Too"
http://www.facebook.com/NBawarenessweek
International Awareness Week Partners:
Cure Charlotte (based in the USA)
http://www.curecharlotte.com
Darrel's Playground (Based in Canada)
http://www.darrelsplayground.com
Gold: The New Pink (based in the USA)
http://www.GoldTheNewPink.net
Neuroblastoma Australia/Sienna Hoffmann and friends Charity (based in Australia)
http://www.neuroblastoma.org.au
SuperBub's SuperHeroes (based in the USA)
http://www.SuperBub.org
Neuroblastoma Help (based in Russia)
https://www.facebook.com/neuroblastomahelp/
http://www.facebook.com/NBawarenessweek
https://twitter.com/NBAWARENESSWEEK
To make your Personal Profile Picture for International Neuroblastoma Awareness Week:
www.isupportcause.com/campaign/international-neuroblastoma-awareness-week
Because there is no such thing as too much awareness, International Neuroblasoma Awareness Week will be joining with Shir For Life (from Israel) in uniting parents, patients, professionals, and organizations to kick off Neuroblastoma Day.
Launching December 5th is a global initiative, starting with an International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day—a day dedicated to shining a global spotlight on this disease and bringing together the amazing communities, researchers, and advocates working so hard to fight it.
www.neuroblastomaday.org/
www.shirforlife.com/
Launching December 5th is a global initiative, starting with an International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day—a day dedicated to shining a global spotlight on this disease and bringing together the amazing communities, researchers, and advocates working so hard to fight it.
www.neuroblastomaday.org/
www.shirforlife.com/
The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora Accessible Playground opened for PLAY on July
22nd, and the Grand Opening was held on September 15, 2013.
We are VERY PROUD to have been part of this Amazing Project. Thanks again to everyone who donated and supported Darrel's inclusion in this renovation.
More Park Photos: http://www.darrelsplayground.com/1/post/2013/09/sept-1513-grand-opening-of-the-park.html
Made by Madissen for The Cancer Sucks Club
