Cam’s Crew

CSES is privileged to have one amazingly strong warrior, Kindergartener Cameron Corno, who celebrated her 6th birthday in August. In March of 2020, at only 18 months old, Cameron was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor (ependymoma). Cameron's brain cancer had recurrences in August 2023 and May 2024. Most recently in June she had her 6th and 7th brain surgeries and completed radiation (for the 3rd time) in July. Cameron continues her courageous battle with resilience and a smile - even with 4.5 years of treatment she remains her cheerful, sweet self. 

For more information on Cameron's story, visit her LBF Hero Page, where you can donate in her honor: Cameron Corno | LBF Hero

Follow along Cameron's treatment journey: Cameron Corno CaringBridge Site

Purchase Cam's Crew Swag (fundraiser open until 9/27): Cam's Crew Custom Ink Campaign

LBF Fall Ball: We would love for you to join us for a night of celebrating how far Cameron has come in this marathon journey the past 4.5 years...at the LBF Fall Ball on Sat 11/2, LBF Hero Cam will be there dancing the night away like always! All proceeds from the event go to pediatric brain cancer research. With your help, we will surpass our goal of raising half a million dollars! Purchase tickets, submit auction items, sponsor, or donate to the event here: LBF Fall Ball 2024 (lilabeanfoundation.com)

Letters To Isabel

Letters to Isabel was co-founded by pediatric oncology nurse Morgan Wainwright, who was inspired to create an inviting community for children fighting cancer after she witnessed firsthand the joy and hope that came from a simple connection between two people fighting this disease. In September 2020, Morgan’s cousin Amanda (herself a breast cancer survivor) sent a care package full of handwritten letters, knitted hats, and toys to Isabel, a four-year-old patient undergoing treatment for Burkitt Lymphoma.

Having battled cancer herself, Amanda hoped to make Isabel’s experience a little lighter, knowing how hard it could be to lose her hair, spend countless hours in a hospital bed, and cope with the brutal side effects of chemotherapy. Isabel opened her letter and package from Amanda with a smile from ear to ear. The difficult-to-bear emotions brought on by cancer - isolation, fear, and loneliness - were lightened considerably by newfound friendship and understanding.

Letters to Isabel exists to foster moments like this in an inclusive community that connects patients to patients and caregivers to caregivers, a safe and hopeful club where no one is ever alone.