Welcome,
This very crucial opportunity to greet you, right here, has been long in the making. Whether you are here to fight your own monsters, or are here to support this community of youth battling against cancer, the strength of FAM has always been you. Your shared experiences, ideas, encouragement, and passion to help have been the force of unity propelling our mission. Together, we are loud, and I am so very appreciative of you.
I walked into the world of childhood cancer from a fast life, and was humbled by reality. I didn’t realize it’s where I would settle. A whirlwind of just-the-right recipe of events reshaped my perspective. I had found a purpose greater than myself. I was connecting with children and families in the fights of their lives, and was greatly inspired by their strength. So, I did the same thing you would have done, I found a way that I could help.
Helping FAMilies became my compulsion. I was traveling the country end to end, to stand on the front line with families who needed an ally, while their children faced life threatening challenges. Then, the start of 2015 brought unforeseen tidings. Several news outlets reported that I was launching a foundation, FAM, Fighting All Monsters. The word spread, and people began to forecast that FAM was about to "shake things up". As the deep realities of childhood cancer sunk in, I quickly realized that “shaking things up” required more than ambition. So, I continued traveling, creating once in a lifetime moments with once in a lifetime people. Many of those who survived, now comprise this very FAMily of fighters and allies. Those who have not, are remembered at every turn.
In my travels, I have met many FAMilies in their worst moments; seen, heard, and felt their pain; and listened to what they have needed most. Until launching this foundation, I had been addressing their needs to the best of my own ability. I am confident that by, at last, opening the doors to YOUR support, we will be able to shake things up, together. We will start by helping fulfill the dreams of children in treatment. We will assist families with bills and expenses, because those do not stop even when time with a loved one can. Additionally, we are honored to offer support for the biggest advocates of our warriors, SIBLINGS, who are often overlooked. I pledge to make sure that FAM impacts families on a personal level, and alleviates their individual obstacles as much as can be facilitated.
It stands to reason that I have often been asked if I began my endeavors due to the loss of a child? The bond of a mother, father, or sibling's struggle is unique, and I would never lay claim to having lost a child of my own flesh. However my answer is...yes, I have lost many children and so has everyone reading this. We lose children every day to the terrible monsters of cancer, and that affects us all. This FAMily stands together, because together, we are strong! So whether you have support to lend, or need a force behind you. Take our side as we FIGHT ALL MONSTERS!

— Milk Tyson