James was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, at the age of 13 in June of 2006. Since then, James and his sister, Mecklin, have worked towards fundraising to research new treatments in an attempt to help support the Search For A Cure. Both James and Mecklin have seen first-hand how cancer affects both the patients and their families. But more importantly, they have seen that a simple thing like HOPE can raise you from all lows. And that hope is in the collaborative research for new treatments.

This is the belt buckle that I designed for the very first toga party back in 2007. The background is the actual image of microscopic osteosarcoma cells which have been magnified. The middle figure is a tree trunk to represent the strength of life overcoming cancer. Finally, it is inscribed with the word Triumph to symbolize my hope for the future. We chose to also use this symbol as part of our logo to emphasize the need to continue our research efforts. Buckles can be purchased in our store and please wear it often to keep in mind the need to fight kid cancer.

Your help makes every dream of conquering cancer closer to reality.

Thanks,
James and Mecklin

Friends,

We are so blessed to have the support of so many wonderful, caring friends. We received a copy of this letter from Julie Real, a friend and take action supporter who is raising money for the TOKC Foundation by running marathons. If you are able to support Julie who is honoring her nephew Dan, who was just diagnosed with cancer, by running a marathon on Sunday, March 4th, in New Orleans, please take a moment to contact her and pledge money to make her run as meaningful as possible.

James and Mecklin.