Buddy is the most strong, resilient, sweet and empathetic young boy who we are proud to call our son. He has been bravely battling Osteosarcoma since he was just 5 years old which now at the age of 11 means he's been fighting for his survival for more than half his lifetime. Buddy has endured over a dozen surgeries including 4 complex lung surgeries and two life changing amputations of his left leg. Buddy has relapsed several times and has endured years of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, experimental therapy and not to mention hundreds of clinic visits and arm pokes along the way. No child should have to go through this and we truly hope that we can find a cure soon for this very dreadful disease that is rare....until you get it. Buddy loves playing video games with his friends and playing golf. Most of all he loves playing with his chocolate lab Coconut who has been an amazing source of healing.
We hope you will consider making a donation to MIB Agents, a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to making it better for our community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers through programs, education and research. Let's find a cure!
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.
