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In second grade, Carter was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of leukemia. Today, he’s cancer-free, and raises money for Children’s Colorado through his “Crafts for Cancer” project. Here, his mother Kelly writes a letter to her son about what she’s learned through his cancer battle.

It is hard for me to pick my favorite person on the Burn Team. They each have played a role in my journey from the time I first arrived at Children’s Colorado to today. They have been there for me through this whole experience.

Children’s Hospital Colorado Center for Cancer and Blood Disorder patients and their caregivers are on their way to meet their favorite Colorado Rockies players and catch a game at Spring Training Camp in Arizona.

Studies show that only 20 percent of a child’s health is impacted by clinical care. With the support of philanthropy, Children’s Colorado is working to reach kids in their homes, communities and schools, so we can keep more children healthy and out of the hospital. Read how donors are supporting visionary prevention and outreach programs that impact kids in extraordinary ways.

Every year, the community nominates patients to serve as Children’s Hospital Colorado Patient Ambassadors. The 18 children selected for this honor in 2018 have displayed extraordinary strength and perseverance in the face of tremendous medical challenges.