This September, I’ve decided to celebrate my birthday by taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer! As an Educator this means the world to me.

Why? Because right now, cancer is the biggest killer of children from disease in the United States surpassing leukemia as the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. Over 15,700 children are diagnosed every year and 38 children die of cancer every week.

It can be really hard for me during back-to-school season because kids should be living life, not fighting for it. While some of my student survivors celebrate returning to the classroom others miss days that turn into months due to high infection risks and harsh treatments. Tragically, for children who lose their battles, their seats remain empty and it serves as a silent heartbreaking reminder of their forever absence.

I am raising funds through this challenge to help kids worldwide and support the Children's Cancer Research Fund to allow them to continue their work to develop lifesaving treatments and find a cure for childhood cancer.

Please support me by making a donation to give kids all over the world the brighter futures they deserve.

Your support will change little lives and impact communities of families and supporters. Most importantly, it’ll teach others how important giving back is and how much of a difference you can make in the lives of others by caring and sharing.

Thank you,

Signed Ms. Williams 😊