Sam

I'm afraid I have some sad news for my first post back from vacation. Our little buddy Sam Wood, who was so valiantly fighting leukemia since last September, passed away on Tuesday. Despite his bravery and attitude, his little body just couldn't handle what life had thrown at him.

Needless to say, everyone who has been touched by Sam or his mom are heart broken.

However, it is important to remember that it's not the importance of the contribution of the life, but the life of the contribution. Though Sam was only with us for two short years, his legacy can go much further if we support childhood cancer research in his name. Sam's story touched a lot of people. Perhaps his life can continue through our philanthropy.

If you'd like to donate to the Maryland chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, for whom Sam was a Youth Ambassador, in his name, just click here.

Or, you may make a donation directly to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Unit in Sam's name here.