Over the past couple of years we have made many friends, read through ton's of research, statistics, blogs and kept in touch with everyone that we have met and prayed for. We would like to share all of this information with you! Below is a list of links to many websites that we have wanted to share with all who visit this site. If you have any questions or would like to add any informational links please feel free to email your information to montanashope@hotmail.com and we will be happy to review and add this information. Thank you for visiting!
Band of Parents Bound by Hope
As we all know cancer plays no favorites Band of Parents are families from all across the country and the world. Cancer has no limits, no matter the race, religions, occupations and political views, bound together by a single fact: each of us has a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Although some are in remission (Thank GOD), many children of our children are fighting for their lives right now at this very moment as you read this information. Because neuroblastoma can recur years after treatment, the fear of losing our children is always present each and every day of our lives. Band of Parents passionately believes that they can save lives by raising funds to support the new treatments being developed at MSKCC. For more information on Band of Parents please click the link above and feel free to read further into this wonderful program. If you would like to make a contribution to the Band of Parents you may find additional information located on the site link above or you can donate directly from Montana's page by clicking the following link: http://www.bandofparents.org/MakeDonation.
The Loneliest Road Campaign: www.loneliestroad.org
On September 10th 2007, five fathers from around the globe took on a grueling adventure in hopes of saving the lives of their children and others affected by a devastating pediatric cancer known as Neuroblastoma. This prominent pediatric cancer is not hereditary, a known byproduct of some industrial/ecological waste, it is merely unexplainable.
What is the Loneliest Road? The loneliest road makes up part of our ride along Hwy 50 better known as the loneliest road in the United States. It is well off the beaten path and at times offers little evidence of any human life. Fittingly the name relates to the daily challenges, our families, and particularly our children's face in eyes of this devastating disease.
The team began in Sacramento CA and collectively rode 3700 miles, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Washington DC where they were united with other Neuroblastoma families, showing our strength in numbers ensuring social awareness is gained.
We are tirelessly committed to this challenge. Outside of our children’s hospital rooms we are training hard, day and night, whenever a free moment becomes available. Each rider will be equipped with GPS tracking devices to follow our progress and be keeping daily blogs concerning our ride. Our support staff is just as committed. Together we aim to cause a media buzz/frenzy, which will help gain the crucial philanthropic funding necessary for the development of the antibody. We beg for your help and your support. Please check back with us daily and spread the word. We invite you to be part of our children’s lives and our family’s adventures (please see our children’s individual websites which outline our daily struggles, routines and treatments).
Respectfully, The Five Fathers
This is a wonderful site. Touching! Please visit this site to see upcoming events in your area! As always thank you for visiting. Contributions to this site can be made by directly visiting the site and clicking on the DONATE link. Or you can also make contributions by sending them to the following:
Grace Oughton Cancer Foundation, Home of the "Loneliest Road Campaign"
9962 Brook Road
Suite 617
Glen Allen, VA 23059
United States of America
Phone/Fax: (888) 900-GOCF (4623)/Fax to same number.