JoyRx Stories: Inspiring Moments of Joy and Hope
Every child deserves moments of joy, even in the toughest times. At Children’s Cancer Association, we share real stories of strength, creativity, and connection — from kids and families finding light through our programs to the volunteers, staff, and partners who make these joyful experiences possible.
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Meet CCA Hero, Nathalie
Brave. Strong. A fighter. These are words that are commonly used to describe Nathalie Traller, who has been battling a rare form of cancer called alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) with extraordinary grace and determination.
Meet CCA Hero, Elijah
Elijah Mott’s smile is a true definition of what joy looks like. It lights up his entire face and appears whenever he talks about this big brother Isaiah, his Chemo Pal mentor, Jack, or his favorite team on the planet, the Portland Trailblazers.
Meet CCA Hero, Caoimhe
Little Caoimhe (pronounced KWEE-va), has a personality that sparkles just as brightly as her big blue eyes. Her family had recently moved to Portland from Dublin, Ireland, when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Community Investment Reports
View our past Community Investment Reports (CIR) by fiscal year; currently, our records include back to FY13.
Our Origin Story
May 7 marks a momentous day in JoyRx history. This was the day that, in 1995, Alexandra Ellis, at the age of just five and a half years old, died of cancer.
Meet Our Founder
Regina Ellis and her family founded Children’s Cancer Association in 1995 after her five-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died of cancer.
Create Joy with us!
Individuals and organizations can make a difference in the lives of the kids and families we serve through giving, volunteering, partnering, creating events, and so much more.