Smiles from Sean

08/20/2026

Hello all!
If you know of any child with a health concern who could use some smiles, please use our Smiley Kit Request form below, and we will take care of sending the kit.

07/26/2026

Sean’s recent life update!








Mike Clark WTAE

It’s been quite some time since my last post!!!
They said no news is good news, however that is not always the case. Life have gotten extremely busy.
As for Sean, he recently had an MRI scan. The scan did not revealed the usual no evidence of recurrence. His medical team couldn’t quite figure out what’s going on, so they are close monitoring him and scheduled a follow up scan in 3 months.
We’re a bit disappointed because things have been on the right track for 7 years, but after that injury last year we’re like in square one trying to climb back up, and fighting for his place again.
Sean has now been on survival mode half of his life. All he wants is a normalcy. We’re hopeful that this is just a small hiccups.

On positive note, Sean recently received a scholarship from Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV as one of the recipients of the 2026 Kurt R. Weiss scholarship. On top of that he also have a winning essay which am sharing on here.

To our Make-A-Wish family we couldn’t thank you enough for all your support throughout Sean’s journey. And to Dr. Kurt Weiss, thank you for being such an inspiration to so many.

06/12/2026

After 2 battles with pediatric brain cancer, and another life threatening brain injury in the beginning of his senior year last year, we didn’t know if he’ll ever make it to his clap out this year. The resilience of this child is nothing short of amazing. Kudos to his support system as well.

06/12/2026

06/06/2026

8 years ago, Sean was undergoing radiation treatment. Exactly 8 years later, he walked at his high school graduation!

06/05/2026

Sean graduated high school yesterday! But before that we made at quick stop to one of the Bethel Park schools that closed its doors yesterday- the Neil Armstrong Middle School. This building will be forever part of Sean’s life. This is the building where he transitioned after cancer treatment. This where he rebuilt his life. Walking down the memory lane, it was very tough time. Imagine prior to transitioning into this building he was an independent kid that didn’t need any support. Suddenly after cancer things flip hard and he has to rely to someone for support. It was a huge adjustment. We’re talking about a kid who didn’t even want to go back to school and just want to enjoy life while battling cancer. But nobody gave up on this child, and he was guided to the path where he should be. In addition, Smiles from Sean was also born in this building. Sean was a student there when we established the SFS. Our very first coin drive that is now impacting so many lives started there. Legacy was made in this building. And with that NAMS will forever has a room in our hearts.







Mike Clark WTAE

06/05/2026

On Monday, June 1st, Sean walked the halls of Memorial Elementary Bethel Park with his peers one last time!
Sean was diagnosed with brain cancer when he started 4th grade at Memorial and he missed out the entire 4th grade due to his battle with cancer. However, the school rallied behind us during our tough times and darkest moment. This is where our in May campaign started. Credit to the PTA folks at the time for stepping and came up with the idea. We will be forever grateful to our time here at Memorial.
Memorial is one of the 6 schools in Bethel Park that closed its doors yesterday.

Mike Clark WTAE

05/21/2026

Hello everyone!
The Bethel Park Interact Club is in charge of running the Smiles from Sean coin drive this year.

For our friends and supporters that has kids at Bethel Park schools, please support our endeavor.

05/04/2026

I’m a little behind to this one.
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month.