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Spring 2024 
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Slushie Machine Story

How Slushies and Red Lights Provide Supportive Care for Childhood Cancer Patients
Thanks to a POGO guideline, slushies provide an evidence-based intervention to prevent and reduce mouth sores in a fun and tasty way.

Check out the impact this POGO guideline is having around the world»

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Sam Taylor_POGO PJ Party 2024A Reservoir of Strength: Navigating My Child's Cancer Journey
Sam’s daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at age 10. Though Sam and her family were immediately launched into an unfamiliar world of tests and treatments, it was her maternal instincts and a team of passionate healthcare providers that helped give her the strength to persevere.

Learn more about the Taylor family's experience and the POGO supports they received along the way»

Freedom International LogoFreedom International: Childhood Cancer Champion Since 2016
Donor, sponsor, volunteer and purveyor of coveted sports tickets, Freedom International has been a dedicated corporate partner to POGO since 2016.

Read more about Freedom International's commitment to childhood cancer care»

Survivor Stat CroppedStudy Examines Late Effects and Treatment Protocols for Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Treating Hodgkin lymphoma comes with the late-effect risk of cardiac disease. But this latest study examines how evolutions in treatment can make a difference for childhood cancer survivors.

Find out more about the importance of reducing risks to improve health incomes»

 

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