Lorena Valenti

Childhood cancer is something you never think will happen to your family, until it does.

Earlier this year, our sweet Julian was diagnosed with cancer and our lives changed in an instant. Since then, we’ve spent countless hours in hospitals and treatment rooms watching our brave little boy face challenges no child should ever have to endure.

While Julian receives his care elsewhere, St. Jude welcomed us with open arms when we were searching for answers and helped guide us through one of the most scariest times of our lives. Their mission extends far beyond their walls, and the research they share helps children with cancer around the world.

Today, we are walking and fundraising in honor of Julian and every child fighting cancer. We are also walking for the parents carrying unimaginable burdens, the siblings navigating a new normal, and the healthcare teams dedicating their lives to giving these children a future.

Every donation helps fund research, treatment advances, and hope for families facing the fight of their lives.

Thank you for supporting this cause that is now deeply personal to our family. Most of all, thank you for standing with Julian and all the incredible children showing us what true courage looks like every day.