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Max Mikulak loved anything with an engine.
His fight against neuroblastoma cancer inspired Max's Ring of Fire, a nonprofit the Mikulaks founded to ensure more kids were saved, more quickly.
For ten years, they've organized San Diego's premier Touch a Truck event, where tens of thousands of families have shared Max's love of vehicles.
Max's Ring of Fire was one of the 4 nonprofits that merged in 2016 into today's Beat Nb. The Mikulaks were some of the earliest supporters of the work that became the Beat Childhood Cancer research consortium, now in 47 hospitals and research institutions across North America.
04/22/2019
Join us June 8th for a 3 on 3 soccer tournament organized BY kids to HELP kids!
This entire event, Goals for Lives, benefits Beat Nb, a national nonprofit focused on beating neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers through funding innovative research and clinical trials. Organized by students Ellery Robinson and Zachary Robinson, get ready for a fun family day with exciting soccer and lots of great prizes.
Where: Sycamore Ridge Elementary School 5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
When: June 8th, 2019 from 9 am-4 pm
How much: $99* registration fee per team for 3v3
Age Range: 2004-2012 Birth Years
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Goals for Lives - 3 on 3 soccer tournament A 3 on 3 soccer tournament at Sycamore Ridge Elementary, June 8th, 2019. Benefiting childhood cancer research through Beat Nb.
On the weekend of her 4th birthday, Harlow Phillips was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer. Led by her dad, Andy, the community of Evansville, WI built a home out of donated materials and labor. Now they're selling it, with all proceeds benefiting the very clinical trial Harlow is currently on - and Harlow is cancer free. ♥
Beat Nb is HarlowStrong.
09/24/2018
On my way to work this AM.
09/01/2018
August 31, 2018 is a milestone for our family this year - not a good one really - it marks the 10th year of Max going to heaven.
It was a Sunday at 8:45pm. Our extended family had been with us for several hours during the day as we celebrated Nick turning 3, two weeks early, and everyone was able to spend a little quiet time with Max on the couch. He wasn't feeling well, but I think he enjoyed the company and the quiet attention from cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents - just sitting with him, watching his TV shows. For the past two weeks the family room couch had been his space, and a place he was comfortable.
Later that night, Andy and I were trying desperately to help Max get comfortable. He was so unsettled, and still so sweet. We realized this might be a very long night, so I had just phoned my sister to please come over and help with Hannah and Nick overnight and in the morning.
Before she made it to the house, Max had left us.
We were getting him settled in our bed, and things changed. He stared for a very long time into a corner of the room like he was seeing a place or a someone to go to. Andy and I looked at each other - I think we both knew that this was the moment. Andy said to him to take Jesus' hand. We both said I love you. And he was gone.
10 years ago. It seems like yesterday, except the jaggedness of it has worn down. I'm able to breathe. Does that stop me/us from crying - no. Losing a child is the worse loss.
We tell this story in order to help other families from having to experience this.
Today also marks the birthday of Ezra Matthews. You all know Ezra's mom Robyn and dad Kyle. That our two families share this painful day is not random. That we didn't discover this shared date of pain until after our Max and Ezra died and had been working together and funding the work of Dr. Sholler is not random. That dozens of families and tens of thousands of others have taken notice, taken action, and have already made a meaningful difference in the lives of kids and their families battling cancer is not random.
It is because of couragious purpose. Kyle wrote about that courage recently after visiting us in San Diego. Here's what he had to say: https://thematthewsstory.com/2018/06/05/i-thank-you-for-your-courage/
Live Life to the Max.
Melissa, Max's mom
07/31/2018
"Amazing $10,000 Pig"
What can you say about a student who gives, gives, gives, and is rewarded with an outpouring of donations for his efforts? Heartwarming story all around. Thank you, Waylon.
Waylon's $10,000 Pig - Beat Nb Waylon Klitzman prepared to sell his only “eligible” pig to an audience full of bidders as the auctioneer introduced him…
07/25/2018
Our tenth year of Touch A Truck San Diego. Want to know more? Check out the blog recap at https://beatnb.org/touch-a-truck-x-san-diego/.
That’s some quality driving there! S&R Towing brought 3(!) of their towing rigs. Come on down, we’ll have plenty of ice cream, cold lemonade and free water for all!
07/06/2018
Plenty of stuff to push, pull, turn, and slide without a video screen. TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! Buy your tix now and avoid the lines! $15 bucks.
Or sign-up to volunteer! Go to http://TouchATruckSD.com
100% of your ticket price goes to support childhood cancer research and clinical trials in San Diego and nationally.
We're putting the finishing touches on the vehicle layout for Touch A Truck 2018! Here's a drone shot from last year to show you what that means for you! credit: .quinlan_
Want to attend? Volunteer? https://TouchATruckSD.com
07/05/2018
When life gives you lemonade, be thankful! We are thankful for the Checketts family, and , who have hosted the Ultimate Lemonade stand for the last 9 years!
We could use your help too! Touch A Truck is 100% volunteer produced. Spend the day with us and feel good, get fed, and get clothed (tee shirt). You won't regret it, guaranteed!
👉 https://touchatrucksd.com/volunteer/
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