Hanging On To Hope

Ron’s daughter Ashley was a fun, snarky kid who just wanted to have a good time.  She loved spending time with her friends telling jokes,

Let’s Help Them

From the time she was little, Pheonix Spangler was an active, vibrant child with a passion for giving back to her community. Pheonix had an

Dupixent’s Promise

Io graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2007.  He waited for a year for his girlfriend, my daughter, Kimmie, to graduate so that they could

Lives Forever Changed

Mia’s cancer diagnosis changed our lives forever. Those in the childhood cancer community see this phrase often. But it really is true. We can’t un-see

Alexa’s Gift of Hope

Alexa was your typical carefree 15-year-old teenager.  She enjoyed school, spending time with her friends and being active. In late 2017 Alexa developed shoulder pain, unusual due to her

Zoe’s Story

This is the story of our beautiful, firstborn daughter Zoe. The first 6 months of my pregnancy were completely uneventful. Yes, I had odd cravings,

Ivory Ella Partners with Team Megan Bugg

In 2014, Megan Bugg was diagnosed with stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), the most aggressive form of Rhabdomyosarcoma, affecting the soft tissue most commonly in children,

Shane’s Legacy Gift to cc-TDI

My name is Michele and I am a scientist, a cc-TDI Board member and Shane’s Mom.  Shane is my third child and our family’s connection

Zimbal Family Turns Heartbreak to Hope

In August 2019, Gabby Sariñana was a happy, active 2-year-old. Her family and friends describe Gabby as fearless, gregarious, determined and zealous. One day her

Because of Holly: Calleigh’s Impact

written by Greta Keller, age 15 Love is Everywhere. These words resonate everyday with 12 year-old Calleigh Germer; future scientist, Nike shoe designer-in-training, youth activist

Science Acceleration by Megan Cleary

Recently, I have been moving through the submission and peer review process for two manuscripts relating to side projects I have completed in the lab.

The “Early Days” of cc-TDI

My name is Teagan Settelmeyer and I am a medical student at OHSU.  I have also been a founding member of cc-TDI.  I was asked

Stella’s Grandmother Speaks

By Greta Keller, age 15, Assistant Vice President of Mission Andy Woods is one of our scientists here at cc-TDI, but Andy wasn’t always a

Hanging On To Hope

Ron’s daughter Ashley was a fun, snarky kid who just wanted to have a good time.  She loved spending time with her friends telling jokes,

Let’s Help Them

From the time she was little, Pheonix Spangler was an active, vibrant child with a passion for giving back to her community. Pheonix had an

Dupixent’s Promise

Io graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2007.  He waited for a year for his girlfriend, my daughter, Kimmie, to graduate so that they could

Lives Forever Changed

Mia’s cancer diagnosis changed our lives forever. Those in the childhood cancer community see this phrase often. But it really is true. We can’t un-see

Alexa’s Gift of Hope

Alexa was your typical carefree 15-year-old teenager.  She enjoyed school, spending time with her friends and being active. In late 2017 Alexa developed shoulder pain, unusual due to her

Zoe’s Story

This is the story of our beautiful, firstborn daughter Zoe. The first 6 months of my pregnancy were completely uneventful. Yes, I had odd cravings,

Ivory Ella Partners with Team Megan Bugg

In 2014, Megan Bugg was diagnosed with stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), the most aggressive form of Rhabdomyosarcoma, affecting the soft tissue most commonly in children,

Shane’s Legacy Gift to cc-TDI

My name is Michele and I am a scientist, a cc-TDI Board member and Shane’s Mom.  Shane is my third child and our family’s connection

Zimbal Family Turns Heartbreak to Hope

In August 2019, Gabby Sariñana was a happy, active 2-year-old. Her family and friends describe Gabby as fearless, gregarious, determined and zealous. One day her

Because of Holly: Calleigh’s Impact

written by Greta Keller, age 15 Love is Everywhere. These words resonate everyday with 12 year-old Calleigh Germer; future scientist, Nike shoe designer-in-training, youth activist

Science Acceleration by Megan Cleary

Recently, I have been moving through the submission and peer review process for two manuscripts relating to side projects I have completed in the lab.

The “Early Days” of cc-TDI

My name is Teagan Settelmeyer and I am a medical student at OHSU.  I have also been a founding member of cc-TDI.  I was asked

Stella’s Grandmother Speaks

By Greta Keller, age 15, Assistant Vice President of Mission Andy Woods is one of our scientists here at cc-TDI, but Andy wasn’t always a