Testimonials
Why I Attend CureFest
"My name is Andrea Mumm, and I’m the founder of Cordelia’s Courage Collective, a nonprofit childhood cancer foundation founded in honor of my daughter Cordelia. She lost her life to Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2024 at just 14 months old. I attended CureFest for the first time last year, and I’m so grateful that it exists. I wanted to share my “why” for attending CureFest:
Everything I do is for my daughter, Cordelia. CureFest is no exception. It provides a place to celebrate her, stand beside other families who truly get it, honor the courage of kids facing cancer, and remember the beautiful lives, like Cordelia’s, cut far too short. It’s a space to speak and advocate for those who no longer can, and fight for the ones who still need us. CureFest is an invaluable event for this community. Thank you for reading my “why”! I am so looking forward to this year’s CureFest."
~ Andrea Mumm
Cordelia's Courage Collective
Why We Attend CureFest
"We attend CureFest because of Rowen. Pediatric cancer changed our lives forever, and in the moments when we felt lost, overwhelmed, and completely alone, we found something unexpected...a community that understood. We found families who spoke the same language of fear, hope, strength, and love. CureFest is where we honor Rowen, connect with others who truly understand this journey, and stand together to make sure no family ever has to walk it alone. Every step we take is for him and for every child whose story deserves to be heard."
~ Emily
Rowens Legacy Team
Why I Attend CureFest
"This will be our first CureFest. We attend in memory of our son, Austin, who bravely fought DIPG. We come to honor his life, stand with other families, and help bring hope for a cure to future children. Forever #14"
~ Miranda Peacock-Rollins
Austin's Mom
Why We Attend CureFest
"My family and I will be attending CureFest for the second time this year to honor our son, Mason Phillips, who passed away on Valentine’s Day last year at the age of 3. This has quickly become a powerful family tradition that we look forward to. Everything from connecting with other bereaved families to visiting the shoe memorial has made such a lasting impact on us all - even our other 2 children look forward to this event as a way to visit their brother."
~ Kristina Phillips
Mason's Mom
