The kids of Kids Cancer Alliance have changed my life and made me who I am today. I found out about Kids Cancer Alliance by chance when the Executive Director spoke at a conference I…read more

My name is Lucy Beauman and I am 9 years old. I was diagnosed with Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on December 6th, 2017. Before my diagnosis, I was a typical third-grade girl. I enjoyed going…read more

I feel many would agree that when you find a passion or love for something, it is hard to find words to explain it. After working to collect my thoughts about this past week of…read more

My name is Alexa Ferrell. I was diagnosed with Burkett’s Lymphoma in 6th grade when I was 12. All of my doctors and nurses knew I was a little bit of a rebel. I would…read more

Shelby was hired as the Kids Cancer Alliance, Inc. ED in May 2010. Shelby received her Bachelors of Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2006 and her Master’s in Social Work from the…read more

Leah McComb is a 12-year veteran of summer camp programs. After attending Purdue University and graduating with a degree in political science she accepted a position with the YMCA of Greater Louisville, managing 8 camp…read more

Lindy was thrilled to join the Kids Cancer Alliance, Inc. team in March 2016. Lindy grew up in Louisville and graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Arts in…read more

Brandon Padgett was really excited to join the Kids Cancer Alliance team in April 2016 as our Program Coordinator.  Brandon grew up in Arkansas and eventually found his way to Kentucky and graduated from Lindsey…read more

We are pleased to announce the recent hiring of Hannah Hardesty to the position of our Community Engagement Coordinator. Hannah earned her Bachelors of Arts degree, with a minor in Sociology, from the University of…read more

Brandon has been affiliated with Indian Summer Camp and Kids Cancer Alliance for over 25 years. From attending as a camper, to volunteering for over 10 years with Kids Cancer Alliance, he has experience with…read more