Beckstrand Cancer Foundation

Nine-Year-Old "Chef" Jack Witherspoon Teams with Beckstrand Cancer Foundation in Support of Pediatric Cancer Patients

Published in Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions and Ventures Week, September 19th, 2009

In the United States, 33 children are diagnosed with cancer each day, a statistic that hits home for nine-year-old Jack Witherspoon. As a two-time pediatric cancer survivor and aspiring chef, Jack has raised more than $75,000 to date for leukemia research and is now partnering with Beckstrand Cancer Foundation to help enhance quality of life for kids with cancer through patient advocacy and direct financial assistance with day-to-day basic needs.

"Jack's story is an inspiring example of what perseverance and hope can accomplish," shares Lil Spitzer, Executive Director of Beckstrand Cancer Foundation. "We're delighted to partner with him in broadening the reach of our...

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