CINCINNATI — Pediatric cancer is one of the most underfunded cancers in the U.S. According to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, only 4% of federally funded research focuses on kids with cancer. But one 12-year-old boy, who is battling his own cancer, is working to make sure more kids like him receive the help they need.
A day at the firehouse for a 12-year-old is supposed to be memorable. And with these laughs, you’d never know Meshaun Tubbs is fighting cancer.
“Laughter and smiling is healing!” Ramiya Davenport, Tubbs’ older sister, said.
“Most days are good, but when I go to the hospital for long trips or short ones, it kind of sucks,” Tubbs said.
The Cincinnati native was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma last November and was the first person to have his specific gene mutation. With very little knowledge about his prognosis, he and his family decided to find ways to help fund more research for pediatric cancer, which is why they decided to join the CancerFree Kids 100 Mile Challenge for the month of September. The 30-day fitness and fundraising challenge brings awareness for more research for pediatric cancer.
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