Avery was a bright light to everyone that met her. She loved big and was wise beyond her years. She was a good friend, always smiling and sharing kindness. She loved her family and friends, school, basketball, volleyball and loved to travel. Our lives were better with her in it, and we were blessed to have her for 12 years.
In June 2022, Avery was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Her battle was a short and brutal one, consisting of several rounds and types of chemo, surgeries, and radiation, nothing anyone should ever have to go through. We lost Avery on November 14, 2022 after a short five month battle.
During Avery’s fight, were blessed with the support of our family, friends, and even strangers. Our goal, in honor of Avery, is to raise funds to help others fighting this cancer with whatever they may need. Smile Like Avery.
FACTOR brings together the leading researchers, clinicians, surgeons, together with patient families and OsteoWarriors to Make It Better for those battling this disease.
Each year a grant of $100,000 is awarded to a project that will focus on moving research forward for osteosarcoma patients.
Browse our extensive list of osteosarcoma resources from MIB Agents and our partner organizations.
OsteoBites is a weekly webinar and podcast where we invite Osteosarcoma Experts and OsteoWarriors to share their research, hope, and innovation.
Agent GAMERS game with their fellow OsteoWarriors and OsteoSiblings.
Ambassador Agents are certified peer visitors who provide hope, understanding, and resources.
OsteoWarriors receive monthly letters of hope and cheer from MIB Agent Writers around the world.
When an OsteoWarrior transitions to hospice care, MIB Agents provides an experience or an item of comfort and entertainment.
The OsteoWarriors HQ (headquarters) brings kids and young adults who have a connection to osteosarcoma together and It. Is. Awesome!
A world with less toxic, more effective treatments and a cure for osteosarcoma.
We are devoted to creating and instilling hope with and for our inclusive and collaborative osteosarcoma community. We do this through mutual trust, transparency and compassion.
