COVID-19 may have postponed our 2020 event . . .
but childhood cancer research still continues.
Please support the cause to find a cure and donate.
Click here to Donate directyly to SickKids.
COVID-19 may have postponed our 2020 event . . .
but childhood cancer research still continues.
Please support the cause to find a cure and donate.
Click here to Donate directyly to SickKids.
October 24, 2015 - April 1, 2017: Our lives were forever changed that day as we were thrust into a world where our child had cancer. A cancer we had never heard of before… stage IV, high risk neuroblastoma.
At only 8 months old, cancer picked a fight with Arya. We found out on July 4th, 2016 that she had a rare form of child-cancer called Neuroblastoma. For 9 months Arya took this illness head on and you could tell that she wasn't afraid and was ready to fight. A lot happened in those 9 months and at one point Arya did beat cancer winning the first fight hands down. After 8 rounds of chemotherapy, various surgeries, a bone marrow stem cell transplant, and radiation she was cleared from any cancer cells and we were moving forward to the road to recovery.
On March 6th, 2017 we found out that cancer had come back and wanted another go at Arya. Even though she was still recovering from the first fight she continued to push forward. She was brave, strong, and fearless in her fight and began to inspire others. She didn't back down at any time and would continue to fight to the very end. On April 1, 2017 the fight was over.
Arya is a superhero and inspiration to all that knew her and hear of her story. She is most fondly remembered for her laugh and love of music. Her parents Karen and Ronen Bachar continue to honour her memory and spirit at every opportunity.
Neuroblastoma is by far the most common cancer in infants (less than 1 year old). It accounts for about 6% of all cancers in children. The average age of children when they are diagnosed is about 1 to 2 years. In rare cases, neuroblastoma is detected by ultrasound even before birth. Nearly 90% of cases are diagnosed by age 5. Neuroblastoma is very rare in people over the age of 10 years.
In about 2 of 3 cases, the disease has already spread to the lymph nodes or to other parts of the body when it is diagnosed. About half of the cases are diagnosed as high risk. Up to 60% of those patients will likely relapse. Relapsed neuroblastoma has a 5% survival rate!"
So please help us fund the cure for this disease!
Arya was able to teach and inspire so many people and continues to do so every day. She taught us about what it means to be brave and strong - a real hero. Heroes are the ones who don't give up and they keep fighting even when things are at their worst. Arya is our hero and will always be remembered that way.
Carnival For a Cure - In support of SickKids Hospital Neuroblastoma Cancer Research.
Active Kids Zone: 951 Alness St.
North York, Ontario, M3J 2J4. - 8:00 - 11:00pm.
Advanced Tickets: Tickets are $50 a person. Come out and enjoy a fun night with inflatable games, snacks and drinks.
Tickets includes playtime, (2) drinks, and a chance to win a $500 via rail gift card.
Click on Donate button to purchase tickets or pay via e-transfer to info@aryaslegacy.com.
Words cannot express how heart wrenching it is for a familiy to endure the exhausting battle against neuroblastoma. Although the outcome of this cancer is heartbreaking, Arya showed the beast who's the boss.
Help Save Lives By Donating To Fund Groundbreaking Research & Vital Services. Together We Are Stronger. Dedicated to Prevention. We Work to Help Find a Cure.
Arya's Legacy website sole purpose is the relief of children suffering from neuroblastoma, and to achieve this it raises funds for medical research to deliver new, effective and kinder treatments.
Please Click Here to donate directly to SickKids.
