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Welcome! You’ve come to a special place, where we help children and parents fighting cancer. Here you can grab a comforting T-shirt for people you care about facing this difficult time. You can also help us spread the word and support our cause. Keep reading to find out more!

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From Lap Cat to LifesaverPaw-Print-Icon

Hi, I’m Keith the Cat. My human, Liz, rescued me from a shelter when I was two. None of us knew back then that one day, I’d be the one rescuing her. When Liz was diagnosed with cancer, I did what cats do best—I curled up on her lap, purred, and stayed close. But I couldn’t go with her everywhere… until John, Liz's husband, brought home a t-shirt with my face on it. Suddenly, I could be by her side no matter what. That simple idea gave us a purr-fect thought: to bring comfort to others, too. Want to hear the whole story?

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Every “Keith the Cat” shirt or hat helps spread comfort and connection. When you wear one, you’re showing support for cancer patients and sharing a message of hope with everyone you meet.

You can also gift a shirt to someone going through treatment—something soft, cheerful, and full of meaning. Each piece sparks smiles, starts conversations, and reminds those facing cancer that they are never alone.

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    When cancer entered my life again — this time through my mother’s diagnosis — I realized how easily fear can silence grace. This is a story about loss, anger, and learning to respond with compassion, even when the right words seem impossible.

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    When a Child Has Cancer

    When a child has a cold, a parent instinctively knows how to reassure them that they’ll feel better soon — what medicine to give, what comforts to offer. But what if that child is diagnosed with cancer? The pain and nausea, the endless tests, the waiting for results, the long treatments, and—worst of all—the uncertainty.

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