Rally Kid Keren Research Fund

Rally Kid Keren was first diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. Her treatment was intense and life-altering, including aggressive chemotherapy, surgery, and ultimately an amputation. Through every step of that first battle, Keren showed extraordinary resilience and held tightly to a positive outlook. Surrounded by the unwavering support of her parents, Kelly and Jonathan, and her siblings, Jacob and Lyla, she rang the bell in 2019. But the journey did not end there. In 2021, Keren and her family were dealt another devastating blow. She was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer—caused by the treatment from her first cancer. Once again: cancer. More brutal chemotherapy. Radical shoulder surgery. Countless nights in the hospital. She missed her first semester of high school, yet never lost her determination. In October 2022, with strength and grace, Keren rang the bell again. Most recently, Keren faced yet another unimaginable challenge—a third cancer diagnosis: AML (acute myeloid leukemia), also a result of the very treatments that once saved her life. Despite enduring more than any child ever should, Keren continues to shine. Now in high school, she is back in the pool competing in adaptive swimming and remains passionate about raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. Keren’s story is a powerful reminder that for many families, the fight does not end with one bell ringing—and why safer, more effective treatments are desperately needed.