Christian Kennedy Graham Memorial Fundraiser 2023

As a lot of you reading know, we lost our sweet Christian to pediatric cancer at just 19 months old. He was born with a condition called giant congenital melanocytic nevus and developed malignant melanoma in his nevus as a result.

Christian had his first tumor removed at just two months and our arduous journey began as the cancer began to spread throughout his body over the next year and a half and robbed him of his ability to walk (but not to smile that big smile of his).We had the honor and privilege of celebrating one birthday with Christian. Only one. And, he is missed all the more with each passing year.

Christian will be having yet another birthday in Heaven on February 18th. He is turning TEN. And, I still cant believe its been well over eight years since he left this world for Heaven.

Although, due to moving to a new home, the arrival of Christian’s baby brother Jaxon, as well as other important family matters, we are unable to conduct the Toy Drive like we usually have since 2016. We who know, know of, love and remember Christian can still celebrate his life by donating to pediatric cancer research through these funds raised and purchasing and donating some larger toy items as well as gift cards to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and our precious Spot dogs!!! Although this is on a smaller scale this year, we still want and need your help to touch the lives and hearts of children like Christian and help them “lean toward happy” as they battle their own fierce battles.

We have collected some toys and will be able to deliver directly to The Dragonfly Foundation. The Foundation’s specialty is helping “pediatric cancer patients and their families find strength, courage and joy. We do this by providing ongoing support, relevant materials and caring, nurturing and transformative experiences.”

Both Dragonfly and Children’s provided care, support, and encouragement to my sweet boy ( and me) in ways I can’t begin to explain. They were always beside us as we fought for Christian’s life! Because of the DragonFly Foundation and the doctors, nurses, childlife providers and social workers of Cincinnati Children’s hospital, we never walked alone. Now it’s time to pay it forward. I know Christmas is over but it’s still the season of giving!

Last year we donated close to $18,000 worth of toys, personal essentials, gift cards and funds toward research !!!! I know this is a different type of year and we are all struggling in different ways but I believe this is a great opportunity for us to spread joy, cheer and love in the midst of chaos.

Please help me make Christian proud in some small way. NO amount is too small. Thank you and God bless.