Letting kids who are either facing cancer themselves or have a loved one facing cancer have the opportunity to be with other children who have a similar experience is an important aspect of coping and healing.

Each luminary remembers a loved one who has survived cancer or remembers loved ones we’ve lost. Monies raised support educational and advocacy efforts to advance evidence-based solutions that reduce death and suffering from cancer.

As I reflect on Carson, I have so many memories. Some are vivid, some have faded, some I wouldn’t remember without pictures. Many are amazing, full of happiness, hope and joy. Some are painful, and trigger grief and finality.

On July 23, the Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation was honored to take part in “The Molly Impact Gratitude Gala” hosted by Molly Oldham. Molly is a two-time Brain Cancer survivor and her wish for her 21st birthday

The scholarships are presented in memory of Carson Higgins, who passed away in 2016 from neuroblastoma and would have been a graduating member of Revere High School’s Class of 2022.