Beat Nb Southern Cal

Beat Nb Southern Cal A childhood cancer foundation dedicated to discovering breakthrough treatments for kid's fighting aggressive cancers. More kids are surviving.

On January 1, 2017
Max’s Ring of Fire will officially don the title
Beat Nb Southern California

In the 8 years since Max passed away from neuroblastoma, we have been focused on changing the story for the next family by growing Max’s Ring of Fire and funding crucial, patient-affecting research. We are seeing amazing results because there is a passionate and incredible community at our sides – not

only our supporters, like you, but other families who have battled neuroblastoma. For several years, Max’s Ring of Fire, Beat NB, Because of Ezra and Melina’s White Light have been funding the same research and clinical trials. We've helped to build (and fund) the NMTRC, a research consortium of more than 30 hospitals across the world focused on treating and curing neuroblastoma, chaired by Dr. Giselle Sholler. This research is changing the treatment paradigm for neuroblastoma childhood cancer. More kids are receiving less invasive treatments. More kids are beating neuroblastoma. As a unified organization, this new Beat Nb will continue to fund these important clinical trials and research. We will continue to share stories and hold special events throughout the year (now in more cities!) with the goal of raising more funds and awareness for neuroblastoma cancer research. We will operate as one streamlined organization. Please know that Max will always be our story. Max is how we know you and you know us. Max is how we met and came to love the other organizations we are merging with. Max’s life and death are how we know that combining resources and becoming an even bigger fist in the face of childhood cancer is the right thing to do. We know we are stronger together and we won't stop until neuroblastoma comes with a promise of "we know how to beat this." To learn more about our unified organization, please visit our new website at beatnb.org.

12/31/2019

Max Mikulak loved anything with an engine.

His fight against neuroblastoma cancer inspired Max's Ring of Fire, a nonprofit the Mikulaks founded to ensure more kids were saved, more quickly.

For ten years, they've organized San Diego's premier Touch a Truck event, where tens of thousands of families have shared Max's love of vehicles.

Max's Ring of Fire was one of the 4 nonprofits that merged in 2016 into today's Beat Nb. The Mikulaks were some of the earliest supporters of the work that became the Beat Childhood Cancer research consortium, now in 47 hospitals and research institutions across North America.

Join us June 8th for a 3 on 3 soccer tournament organized BY kids to HELP kids!This entire event, Goals for Lives, benef...
04/22/2019

Join us June 8th for a 3 on 3 soccer tournament organized BY kids to HELP kids!

This entire event, Goals for Lives, benefits Beat Nb, a national nonprofit focused on beating neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers through funding innovative research and clinical trials. Organized by students Ellery Robinson and Zachary Robinson, get ready for a fun family day with exciting soccer and lots of great prizes.

Where: Sycamore Ridge Elementary School 5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
When: June 8th, 2019 from 9 am-4 pm
How much: $99* registration fee per team for 3v3
Age Range: 2004-2012 Birth Years

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A 3 on 3 soccer tournament at Sycamore Ridge Elementary, June 8th, 2019. Benefiting childhood cancer research through Beat Nb.

03/15/2019

On the weekend of her 4th birthday, Harlow Phillips was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer. Led by her dad, Andy, the community of Evansville, WI built a home out of donated materials and labor. Now they're selling it, with all proceeds benefiting the very clinical trial Harlow is currently on - and Harlow is cancer free. ♥

Beat Nb is HarlowStrong.

On my way to work this AM.
09/24/2018

On my way to work this AM.

August 31, 2018 is a milestone for our family this year - not a good one really - it marks the 10th year of Max going to...
09/01/2018

August 31, 2018 is a milestone for our family this year - not a good one really - it marks the 10th year of Max going to heaven.

It was a Sunday at 8:45pm. Our extended family had been with us for several hours during the day as we celebrated Nick turning 3, two weeks early, and everyone was able to spend a little quiet time with Max on the couch. He wasn't feeling well, but I think he enjoyed the company and the quiet attention from cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents - just sitting with him, watching his TV shows. For the past two weeks the family room couch had been his space, and a place he was comfortable.

Later that night, Andy and I were trying desperately to help Max get comfortable. He was so unsettled, and still so sweet. We realized this might be a very long night, so I had just phoned my sister to please come over and help with Hannah and Nick overnight and in the morning.

Before she made it to the house, Max had left us.

We were getting him settled in our bed, and things changed. He stared for a very long time into a corner of the room like he was seeing a place or a someone to go to. Andy and I looked at each other - I think we both knew that this was the moment. Andy said to him to take Jesus' hand. We both said I love you. And he was gone.

10 years ago. It seems like yesterday, except the jaggedness of it has worn down. I'm able to breathe. Does that stop me/us from crying - no. Losing a child is the worse loss.

We tell this story in order to help other families from having to experience this.

Today also marks the birthday of Ezra Matthews. You all know Ezra's mom Robyn and dad Kyle. That our two families share this painful day is not random. That we didn't discover this shared date of pain until after our Max and Ezra died and had been working together and funding the work of Dr. Sholler is not random. That dozens of families and tens of thousands of others have taken notice, taken action, and have already made a meaningful difference in the lives of kids and their families battling cancer is not random.

It is because of couragious purpose. Kyle wrote about that courage recently after visiting us in San Diego. Here's what he had to say: https://thematthewsstory.com/2018/06/05/i-thank-you-for-your-courage/

Live Life to the Max.

Melissa, Max's mom

"Amazing $10,000 Pig"What can you say about a student who gives, gives, gives, and is rewarded with an outpouring of don...
07/31/2018

"Amazing $10,000 Pig"
What can you say about a student who gives, gives, gives, and is rewarded with an outpouring of donations for his efforts? Heartwarming story all around. Thank you, Waylon.

Waylon Klitzman prepared to sell his only “eligible” pig to an audience full of bidders as the auctioneer introduced him…

07/07/2018

That’s some quality driving there! S&R Towing brought 3(!) of their towing rigs. Come on down, we’ll have plenty of ice cream, cold lemonade and free water for all!

Plenty of stuff to push, pull, turn, and slide without a video screen. TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! Buy your tix now and avo...
07/06/2018

Plenty of stuff to push, pull, turn, and slide without a video screen. TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! Buy your tix now and avoid the lines! $15 bucks.

Or sign-up to volunteer! Go to http://TouchATruckSD.com
100% of your ticket price goes to support childhood cancer research and clinical trials in San Diego and nationally.

07/06/2018

We're putting the finishing touches on the vehicle layout for Touch A Truck 2018! Here's a drone shot from last year to show you what that means for you! credit: .quinlan_

Want to attend? Volunteer? https://TouchATruckSD.com

When life gives you lemonade, be thankful! We are thankful for the Checketts family, and , who have hosted the Ultimate...
07/05/2018

When life gives you lemonade, be thankful! We are thankful for the Checketts family, and , who have hosted the Ultimate Lemonade stand for the last 9 years!

We could use your help too! Touch A Truck is 100% volunteer produced. Spend the day with us and feel good, get fed, and get clothed (tee shirt). You won't regret it, guaranteed!
👉 https://touchatrucksd.com/volunteer/

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