Our Story
Live to See Cancer Cured was founded in 2012 by Cameron Washington, a native of New Orleans and childhood cancer survivor. Since his diagnosis, he has been an ambassador for pediatric cancer awareness and helping newly diagnosed kids adapt to the “New Normal” in their life. After his diagnosis of an inoperable Tectal Glioma, 8-year-old Cameron, with the help of his family, had to recreate his life of simply being a kid. His inability to do the things he once enjoyed, like playing sports or just sitting in the sunlight, gave him the drive to find things that he was able to do to enjoy his childhood again. Thanks to local organizations that share our mission, Cameron discovered a passion for photography, a new sense of self-love, and most importantly a desire to help kids adjust to life with and after cancer. Ultimately, Cameron learned that he is as resilient as the city he was born into and wanted other kids to feel the same.
Cameron created Live to See Cancer Cured Foundation to provide support for and champion kids with cancer by creating a “New Normal” inspiring them to fight hard despite the expiration date given to them by their doctors. He strongly believes that helping kids create a new perspective is the best way to pull them out of despair and help them become survivors that grow up paying it forward helping other kids living life after cancer to establish their New Normal.
