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Coin Drive Raises funds for Cancer Research

Emma Strong, representing the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, stands with local girl Brielle Bird, whose fight against childhood cancer is being fought with the support of groups like Rally and the love of friends, family, and a large community.

September is childhood cancer awareness month, and Malad Elementary school students, in conjunction with the Rally foundation, raised over $1000 toward the cause of childhood cancer research.

Student Brielle Bird is one of the many kids across the county fighting cancer, and her fellow classmates raised funds through a coin collection drive to donate to the Rally foundation.  A check was presented to the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research during an assembly at the school.

 Brielle Bird has been something of a local celebrity in the fight against childhood cancer over the last several months, and is a “Rally Kid”. She is 8 years old and fighting neuroblastoma for the second time. Her Instagram is @briestrongerthancancer, and followers can check in with her journey and hear about her successes and how she deals with such an imposing situation.

Her mom Kendra, dad Mitch,  little brother Knox, little sister Kenzley and little brother who attend school at Malad Elementary Rixton were all there as well, and have been her biggest and most vocal supporters throughout everything.

Emma Strong, Senior Manage with Rally Families and Advocacy overseeing Rally West, also attended the event to show the organization’s support for brave kids facing cancer diagnoses, and Brielle herself specifically.

Although Childhood Cancer Awareness month itself is over, the struggle is an ongoing one.  Kids facing Brielle’s challenges can use all the support possible, and Malad Elementary School is a great example of the kind of support system that can be so important and impactful in letting those with a childhood cancer diagnosis know that that are seen and loved by their community.

#GOLDSTRONG and Rally On!

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