WADE’S ARMY is a non-profit organization inviting everyone to join the front lines of the fight against neuroblastoma. For the past 12 years we have fought with muscle and kindness, bringing people together to raise money directly for children and parents affected by this childhood cancer, while also supporting research initiatives and hospitals fighting to find a cure. Our Army of supporters has made it possible for us to fund 5 clinical research trials, support 50 families and commit more than $800,000 to clinical research to find a cure for this terrible disease.

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1. GRAB YOUR GEAR

2. PICK A CAUSE

3. SPREAD THE WORD

FACTS: No one at any age deserves to get cancer, but when a cancer targets toddlers, it turns our word inside out. The average age children are diagnosed with Neuroblastoma is 22 months (before most have even been potty trained). It's the most common cancer in infants, affecting almost twice as many babies as leukemia. And more than 95% of children with Neuroblastoma are diagnosed by the age of 10. There are about 750 cases of the disease each year in the United States alone. 

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join our family in the fight against neuroblastoma

Cancer is a word everyone knows, and a word no one wants to hear. Certain cancers are common household names. Most people have heard of leukemia, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Neuroblastoma, on the other hand, is mysterious to many. Wade's Army was founded by the Welbourn and DeBruin families to recruit others to use their Power for good and bring the fight to this pediatric cancer.

2023 IMPACT REPORT

Your gift makes a difference!

Check out the difference you have made by JOINING THE FIGHT!

Thank you for your ongoing support!

- The DeBruin + Welbourn Families

We believe that the only way to conquer this extremely aggressive childhood cancer is to give it a name. Join the fight by getting people-beyond the medical community and those of us who have suffered in its wake-realize neuroblastoma actually exists.

awareness is the first step in action: join the fight online!

Let's give neuroblastoma a name by rocking your Wade's Army Uniform and posting a photo to your Instagram page.
Tag @wadesarmy and using the #wadesarmy, #NervesofSteel, and #neuroblastoma!

Hero Highlight: AJ was diagnosed in April of 2015 with neuroblastoma and has been through many chemo courses, radiation, surgeries, and the like. Wade's Army provided financial support to his family for transportation during his treatments. #noonefig
Ambassador Highlight Flashback: Coach Tony and the teen class at @alphaathletics412 fight the good fight on and off the court. So grateful to have their support for another year. https://www.wadesarmy.org/ #getyouruniform #nervesofsteel #ambassador
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