I shared this article on social media yesterday, but it's worth repeating here - Shannon's cells, which were donated to St. Jude, are helping make a difference. She is a part of this research, just as she wanted. It's nice for me and Dan to have another chance to be proud of her.
Improving treatments and finding cures is a long and arduous process. We are realistic. There is no magic bullet.
But, every scientific breakthrough moves us closer. Someday maybe the outcome will be different for kids like Shannon.
Check it out: USA Today: After losing kids, families hope to further research