On Father’s Day 2021, the McDonnell family’s lives changed forever when their happy, healthy 4-year-old son, Cameron, was diagnosed with brain cancer. After multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and months of therapy, Cam fought bravely and entered remission—reaching milestones that once felt impossible, including returning to the soccer field.

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Out of Cam’s journey, Cam’s Jam was created to help support other families facing pediatric cancer. What began as a way to give back and spread hope grew into something much bigger, allowing the McDonnell family to provide resources, encouragement, and financial support to families walking a similar path. Cam’s Jam has since become a registered non-profit, dedicated to ensuring no family faces this fight alone.

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In April 2025, after experiencing leg pain and difficulty walking, Cam received another devastating diagnosis: osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer unrelated to his previous illness. Thankfully, scans showed the cancer was localized to his right tibia and had not spread. Treatment included chemotherapy and surgery, with many hospital stays.

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Cam faced this battle with the same courage and determination that carried him through before. After fighting once again, he is now in recovery and continues to heal and regain strength each day. As Cam grows stronger, the McDonnell family is able to move forward with Cam’s Jam once more—renewing their mission to support and uplift other families facing pediatric cancer.