At age 4, my son Sage, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This devastating news changed our lives dramatically, as we were suddenly thrust into a world of medical treatments, hospital visits, and constant uncertainty about the long-term effects of the disease and its treatments on Sage's health and well-being.

Following the initial diagnosis, I began my search for supportive tools to prepare Sage for what was ahead, and when I couldn’t find the right thing… I decided to write the stories myself. “Building the BrAve Team…” book #1 in our BrAve Team series introduces readers to the people, places, and things that they will become familiar with on their cancer journey. While book #2, “Building My BrAve Mind…” focuses on mental health support by providing coping mechanisms for kids as they reintegrate into school & social settings.

It wasn’t long before we realized it was about more than just the books, and soon our nonprofit, Building BrAve Teams was formed. This venture was born out of the desire to prepare Sage for the future and equip him with the necessary skills to face the obstacles that lie ahead. We wanted to build a community that could empower not only Sage but other children and families going through similar experiences, too.

While the road ahead may still be uncertain, we are confident that because of our BrAve Team, Sage and countless other children are equipped with the courage, resilience, and support necessary to face any challenges that may come their way!