The Rocha-Cadman Foundation

10/04/2026

This month we honor Breast cancer awareness month. Let’s pause and think about every woman and man affected by breast cancer.

After 11 marathons, I have learned that the miles that stay with me the most are not necessarily the fastest or the hardest. The most meaningful miles are the ones I run for a cause.

09/21/2026

A milestone moment for our journey! 💛✨We are beyond proud to announce the Xiomara Rocha Foundation’s very first donation of $5,000 to City of Hope!

These funds are dedicated directly to the Financial Patient Assistance Fund, helping relieve financial strain for patients and their families so they can focus on what matters most: healing and recovery. Standing together with the incredible medical staff and team at City of Hope, we are reminded that true healing takes a community. Hand in hand, step by step, we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of those fighting cancer.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our foundation to make this moment possible. This is only the beginning! 🎗️

09/21/2026

"After nearly three decades caring for children with cancer, I remain inspired by their courage, resilience, and hope."

— Dr. Anna Pawlowska

At the Rocha-Cadman Foundation, we echo these powerful words. While incredible advancements have made many childhood cancers treatable, our mission isn't finished until every child receives the care, support, and healthy future they deserve.

Join us this month in raising awareness, supporting families, and investing in a cancer-free future for our youth. 💛

09/20/2026

September is a time to recognize the many faces of cancer.

At the Rocha-Cadman Foundation, this mission is deeply personal. We stand with patients, families, caregivers, and everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.

This month, we raise awareness of childhood cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian and gynecologic cancers, thyroid cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, and all forms of cancer.

We believe awareness creates action, education creates hope, and compassion can make a difference.

We also honor caregivers and the incredible donors who give patients a second chance at life.

This September, we invite you to learn, share, advocate, and support.

Together, we can bring hope to those facing cancer.

Because no one should have to face cancer alone.

Dr. Xiomara Rocha-Cadman
Founder and CEO

09/15/2026

After 11 marathons, I have learned that the miles that stay with me the most are not necessarily the fastest or the hardest. The most meaningful miles are the ones I run for a cause.

08/26/2026

Thank you for supporting our mission.

08/18/2026

Thank You for all your donations. Please visit our website at www.therochacadmanfoundation.com

08/16/2026

🎗️ Mid-Month Momentum: The Fight Continues
We are officially halfway through August, which means we are at the midpoint of Appendix Cancer Awareness Month.

The energy, shares, and support we have seen from the Rocha Cadman Foundation community so far have been truly inspiring. However, rare diseases require relentless advocacy, and our work this month is far from finished. Appendix cancer patients and their families rely on continuous support, and we need your help to keep our momentum going strong through the end of the month.

Here is why your continued donations matter right now:

Funding Crucial Research: Because appendix cancer is so rare, it is chronically underfunded. Every dollar you give pushes the medical community closer to breakthrough treatments.

Empowering Patients: Your contributions directly resource the care, education, and community support systems that patients need to navigate a frightening diagnosis.

Sustaining the Spotlight: Awareness cannot stop on August 31st. Mid-month donations ensure we have the backing to advocate for early detection and education year-round.

Don't let the momentum fade.

Whether it is your first time giving this month or you are able to contribute again, your generosity is the engine behind our mission. If you are unable to donate today, sharing this message with your network is just as powerful.

Let’s make the second half of August even more impactful than the first.

https://www.therochacadmanfoundation.com/donate

08/01/2026

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Thank you Cata for donating blood at City of Hope friends and family!

07/30/2026

Daniel and Karla were approached by the hematology team to be evaluated as potential stem cell donors for their father. Daniel was just 17 years old, and Karla was 19. Although both were half-matched (haploidentical) donors, Daniel was ultimately selected as the best option.

Daniel never made it about himself. He never saw himself as a hero or a warrior. Instead, he simply felt grateful and honored to have the opportunity to help his dad. His selfless gift gave his father more than two additional years of life—years filled with precious memories, family milestones, and hope.

Today, Daniel is once again sitting in the donor chair. This time, he is donating T cells (lymphocytes) to give his father a much-needed immune system boost after his stem cell transplant.

Unfortunately, many patients are not as fortunate. Thousands of people battling blood diseases such as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), multiple myeloma, and other life-threatening blood disorders cannot find a fully matched stem cell donor because there are simply not enough registered donors. For many, a stem cell transplant is their only chance at survival.

Some patients are fortunate to have children like Karla and Daniel who can serve as half-matched donors. But many others have no family match and depend entirely on the generosity of a stranger.

You can be that stranger. Please visit the Rocha Cadman Foundation website, click on the NMDP donor registration link, and take the first step to become a potential stem cell donor. Your decision could give someone the greatest gift imaginablethe chance to live.