The H.I.S. K.I.D.S. mission is to decrease the devastation of childhood cancer families through support programs, emotional health services, and emergency assistance.   H.I.S.  K.I.D.S. is a full-time, full-service organization.  We are unique in that we help families affected by childhood cancer through all stages of their life.  This can range from the time they  Continue Reading »

Described by his family as a “quiet warrior,” Bill McQueen’s battle with mesothelioma was featured in The Wall Street Journal.  His history of serving in the Air Force, growing up and working on the family farm as a child, and working in a greenhouse in his youth may have led to Bill’s exposure to asbestos  Continue Reading »

Rushville’s Wonder Woman, Janelle Bedel Photo Credit: Rushville Republican In an admirable effort to spread awareness about mesothelioma, Janelle Bedel participated in a series documenting her personal fight with mesothelioma published in the Rushville Republican.  Starting in June 2007, the newspaper ran several stories and updates about Janelle up until her battle recently ended in  Continue Reading »

Secondary exposure of asbestos as the cause of the ‘third wave’ of mesothelioma diagnoses. stock image.  Ten years ago most mesothelioma victims were in their 60s, 70s and 80s.  These were the miners and first of those that brought on mesothelioma claims against businesses that knew about the dangers of asbestos.  One of the most  Continue Reading »

Maggie Murry’s four sons are battling Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a rare blood disorder that can be treated and cured with a bone marrow transplant. This is a rare disease that affects approximately 500 in the United States and four of the cases are in one family – the Murrys.  All four boys were diagnosed when  Continue Reading »