About Us
Our daughter Emma was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric brain cancer called Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) in April of 2017, at nearly 4 months old. Emma underwent three brain surgeries, a tracheostomy, three stem cell transplants with high dose chemotherapy, and countless tests and procedures. We all spent the majority of 10 months in and out of the hospital. Emma smiled through the worst of the worst and reminded us all to do the same. She left us on February 2, 2018, leaving behind a rare gift. She was able to donate her tumor to the doctors, untouched by the harmful side effects of radiation, so they can continue their research as they work towards a cure.
Our current goal is to raise $300,000 to have a window seat named after Emma on the new wing of the oncology floor. The floor where we spent the majority of the last 10 months. The place where we introduced Emma to views of the city she called home. The space where we found respite from the spiraling world around us. We want those who come behind us to feel the same comfort in their hardest of times. Ultimately, this money will go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program which sponsors research and clinical trials. We were surrounded by the incredibly talented team at Lurie Children’s and given access to cutting edge treatment opportunities. We want these opportunities to be afforded to those that come behind us.
We developed Emma’s Memory to surround her in this fight against pediatric brain tumors. At some point, Emma became surrounded by the imagery of elephants. No one really knows why or how. But, like an elephant, Emma went through the toughest of times with strength, grace and beauty. An elephant is always surrounded by her memory, or her herd, to support her in all endeavors.
The mission of Emma’s Memory is to find a cure for pediatric brain tumors, so families can hug their children for years to come.
Please join us in this fight.
~Sadie & Kyle Finke
Our current goal is to raise $300,000 to have a window seat named after Emma on the new wing of the oncology floor. The floor where we spent the majority of the last 10 months. The place where we introduced Emma to views of the city she called home. The space where we found respite from the spiraling world around us. We want those who come behind us to feel the same comfort in their hardest of times. Ultimately, this money will go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program which sponsors research and clinical trials. We were surrounded by the incredibly talented team at Lurie Children’s and given access to cutting edge treatment opportunities. We want these opportunities to be afforded to those that come behind us.
We developed Emma’s Memory to surround her in this fight against pediatric brain tumors. At some point, Emma became surrounded by the imagery of elephants. No one really knows why or how. But, like an elephant, Emma went through the toughest of times with strength, grace and beauty. An elephant is always surrounded by her memory, or her herd, to support her in all endeavors.
The mission of Emma’s Memory is to find a cure for pediatric brain tumors, so families can hug their children for years to come.
Please join us in this fight.
~Sadie & Kyle Finke
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Listen to Sadie and Kyle talk about Emma's Memory, Lurie Children's, Tiger football, and more with KMOX's Chris Hrabe on Sports Open Line.
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Emma's Memory Benefits
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The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Lurie Children’s
One of the nation’s first and largest comprehensive and multidisciplinary programs for children and young adults with brain and spinal cord tumors. Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Lurie Children’s is one of the largest comprehensive pediatric brain tumor programs in the country and have the privilege of caring for over 150 new children and young adults with brain and spinal cord tumors each year. The pediatric brain and spinal cord tumor specialists at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago make their expertise available to any patient or family seeking a second opinion, regardless of where a patient is currently receiving treatment. We were surrounded by the incredibly talented team at Lurie Children's and given access to cutting edge treatment opportunities. We want those same opportunities to be afforded to those that come behind us. |
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