Meet Zenaida – Concert Lover, Big Sister, Cancer Patient
At the age of 4, Zenaida was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that usually affects kids under age 5. In the past eight years,…
Category: Summer Scamper Heroes
Meet Max – 3D digital artist and inspiration for Team Mighty Max
As Max stepped up to ring the Golden Bell at the end of his cancer treatment in September 2023, he was surrounded by more than…
Scooby-Doo Fan, Donut Snacker, and Hunter Syndrome Ambassador
Twelve-year-old Aiden loves soccer, evening walks, swimming, watching movies, and eating donuts. He enjoys going to school and is the center of the universe for…
Meet Austen – Daddy’s Girl, NICU Grad, and Heart Patient
Collette’s pregnancy was going really well. Then one morning, about 30 weeks along, she started feeling cramps. There was no bleeding or signs of big…
Summer Scamper Was a Slam Dunk
Summer Scamper, presented by Gardner Capital, was a record-breaking success, thanks to our amazing community! More than 2,600 walkers, runners, and Scamper-ers joined us on…
Meet Weston, Your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Seven-month-old Weston is a happy, chubby, sweet baby. His older brother Ryker and older sister Harley adore him, and he smiles easily at new…
Meet Riley, Your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Thomas the Train fan, Dumbo ride enthusiast “I can’t believe how many lives he touched in his 2-and-a-half years,” says Riley’s proud mom, Christine. Riley…
Meet Anna Jo, Your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Singer, big sister, and The Pacemakers’ inspiration Sarah was in the pediatrician’s office for a well-baby checkup with her 4-month-old daughter, Anna Jo. It was…
Meet Anthony, Your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Introducing solid foods to babies can be messy and exciting, but for Anthony’s family, it turned out to be terrifying as well. An encounter…
Summer Scamper 5k and Kids’ Fun Run to Benefit Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
Join us for a fun-filled morning on the Stanford University campus! The annual Summer Scamper 5k and kids’ fun run returns to the beautiful Stanford…