"BeholdBeGold is to perceive an unstoppable force of positivity, ambition, and resiliency that arises within you while undergoing the late effects, challenges, and barriers that come with surviving childhood cancer." -Juanita Prada Learn more!
BeholdBeGold is dedicated to empowering and supporting childhood cancer survivors, facing the late effects of treatment.
BeholdBeGold envisions a world where childhood cancer survivors are not only celebrated and supported but also empowered to lead fulfilling lives despite the challenges of late effects from their treatment. We strive for a future where every survivor is recognized for their strength, provided with the resources they need, and inspired to thrive beyond their cancer journey.
We provide comprehensive resources, advocacy, and a supportive community through both online and offline initiatives. Our platform enables survivors to connect, thrive, and share their experiences. We focus on education, policy efforts, community partnerships, resource referrals, peer support, research funding, and awareness campaigns. Through these efforts, we aim to celebrate, support, and empower survivors to lead fulfilling lives beyond cancer treatment.
"It's all about education, I think people need to know about late effects" -Ellen
What most people don’t realize is that surviving childhood cancer doesn’t mean the battle is over. Being “cancer-free” is only part of the journey. Childhood cancer is a lifelong diagnosis, and survivors must endure the late effects of treatment, which can become significant barriers in our lives. These late effects can hinder our ability to achieve many life goals such as education, career, independent living, and forming a family.
Even after being declared "cancer-free," survivors live with these late effects, facing tremendous challenges. Yet, we continue to move forward, reminding ourselves that we have conquered the biggest battle of all—childhood cancer. This resilience inspired the creation of BeholdBeGold, a platform dedicated to shedding light on the ongoing struggles of childhood cancer survivors.
Life can be incredibly difficult after survivorship, but by sharing our stories and journeys through BeholdBeGold, we hope to show that no one is alone.
We are all in this together.
Through BeholdBeGold, you will learn about my own childhood cancer journey as the founder and gain insights into the experiences of other survivors. You will find information about childhood cancer facts, research, statistics, and the ways you can support the cause. Additionally, we focus on educating about the late effects of childhood cancer treatments, how they impact our lives long after treatment ends, and the ongoing challenges we face. Our goal is to raise awareness, provide support, and inspire action.
Thank you for being part of this community. Behold and Be Gold!