What September Means to Me, The Parent of a Childhood Cancer Fighter
For many parents, September represents a return to routine, a return to normalcy and perhaps even a joyous occasion as the children return to school. Long gone are the days of day camps, swimming pools, trips to the beach, or visiting grandparents, as the structure returns to our family's schedule. Once upon a time, I was one of these parents, oblivious to what September represents for the childhood cancer community -- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.