For our family and the Charlie Landers Foundation, this fundraiser is about more than cookies. It’s about honoring Charlie’s life, carrying forward his wish to help other children facing cancer.

After losing our 18-month-old daughter, Arden, to neuroblastoma in 2014, we and our dedicated community of Arden’s Allies have committed ourselves to raising money to fund pediatric cancer research projects and support other families in the cancer fight.

This fundraiser is more than a way to raise money. It is a way to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of my son, Grier who passed away at just 9 years old after a courageous battle with cancer that began when he was a toddler.

Every opportunity to raise funds in honor of Ben is deeply personal. We are grateful for every chance to support childhood cancer research and help create a future with better, safer treatments.