Cayden Strong - Cayden’s Cancer Journey

06/09/2026

In memory of my Cayden ❤️‍🩹💙🥹

06/06/2026

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Seeing them wear their Cayden’s Warriors shirts during their Disney trip this year, while remembering Cayden, means more to me than words can express. Last year, we stood in those same places, making memories that I now hold close to my heart.

Just five short months later, Cayden began having symptoms in his right arm. After multiple doctor, hospital, and emergency room visits, we were given different explanations but no answers. Despite our concerns as his parents, no blood work or further testing was done beyond a simple X-ray. By the time someone finally listened and investigated further, the cancer had already progressed and metastasized.

As Cayden’s mother, I will always wonder what could have been different. I will always believe that children with special needs deserve to be heard, and that parents who know their children best deserve to have their concerns taken seriously.

I miss you so much, Cayden Parker. Not a single day passes without tears, heartache, or longing for just one more moment with you. The grief of losing you is something I carry every day.

Disney gave us memories that will last a lifetime. We met incredible people, shared unforgettable experiences, and created moments that I now treasure more than ever.

Thank you to everyone who continues to honor Cayden, wear his shirt, speak his name, and remember the beautiful life he lived. He was deeply loved, and he loved so deeply in return. He was the most beautiful soul, and his impact on this world continues far beyond the 14 years we were blessed to have him.

06/03/2026

Three months.

Three months since I lost my son, Cayden, to a rare and aggressive cancer.

Today marks the same amount of time that he fought for his life after his diagnosis. Three months. The cancer took him in the same amount of time that I’ve now been forced to live without him.

It feels impossible that so much time has passed, yet somehow it feels like yesterday. I still wait to hear his laugh. I still expect to see him rocking in his chair, listening to his music, skipping through the house, or asking for his favorite foods. I miss every part of him.

People say time heals, but right now all time seems to do is create more moments where he should be here and isn’t. Three months of loving him through cancer. Three months of missing him after cancer.

Cayden spent 14 years teaching me what unconditional love looks like. He faced a world that didn’t always understand him, then fought a battle no child should ever have to fight. Through everything, he remained my greatest joy, my purpose, and the most beautiful part of my life.

I carry him with me every single day. In every song, every memory, every sign, every 11:17 that catches my eye. His love did not end when his life did.

I miss you more than words could ever explain, buddy. Three months without you feels like a lifetime. I love you forever, and I will spend the rest of my life making sure the world remembers your name. 💙🪽

This time last year we were in Disney world. A lifetime of memories made. Enjoy the pictures of my sweet boy, so dearly missed. Gone too soon.

06/01/2026

Let's come together for a great cause! We're seeking raffle basket items for our golf outing on Friday, June 12th ⛳️. If you can donate bottles of alcohol, gift cards, or lotto tickets or create a basket, please contact Erin Matteucci, Executive Director of Fundraising and Outreach, at (440) 622-2659.

We are also is need of some very few SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES… if you and or any business is interested in snagging these very scarce opportunities we have left please kindly reach out to our Founder and President Jenna Newman and or you can always let Erin know as well. ⭐️📣

Your help is invaluable, and we appreciate your support!❤️⛳️

05/29/2026

Today would have been Cayden’s last day of school.

I’ve cried more today than I have in a while. The reality that he should be here celebrating the end of another school year is almost too much for my heart to handle.

I miss everything about him. I miss his laugh. I miss his smile. I miss the noises he made. I miss his music playing throughout the house. I miss watching him rock in his chair. I miss his excitement over the little things. I miss being his mom in the ways I used to be.

Some days I can carry the grief. Today, it feels like the grief is carrying me.

I find myself wishing I could go back in time. Just for a few minutes. Just to hear him laugh again. To hold his hand. To watch him dance. To tell him I love him one more time.

People tell me fourteen years was a gift, and it was. But it will never feel like enough. I didn’t get to love him long enough.

I love you, Cayden. I miss you every second of every day. Forever my son. Forever my heart. 💙

05/27/2026

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What grieving parents need but don’t always have the strength to say~

* We need you to mention our child’s name. Not just on their birthday, but other times too.

* We need you to know that just because we may hide it well, doesn’t mean we’re not struggling inside.

*We need you to know that we don’t always want to have to remind you about our child. We secretly wish you would remember on your own.

*We need you to know that every day is a challenge no matter how much time has passed.

*We need to you acknowledge our pain.

*We need you to know that the memories flood our thoughts.

*We need you to know that all those things other kids their age (young &old) are doing, hurts to see sometimes.

*We need you to know that crying helps us.

*We need you to know that sometimes we don’t want to talk, we just want to be held and sit in silence.

*We need you to know it only takes one second to go back to that horrific day.

*We need you to know that the flashbacks can be relentless.

*We need you to know that we’re not the same person we used to be.

*We need you to check on us because we probably won’t reach out to you.

*We need you to know that it’s not only twice a year we feel intense sadness, but everyday we feel the pain of their absence.

*We need you to invite us places even though we may not go.

*We need you to know that we crave being around others who have experienced the same heartbreak.

*We need you to know why we still have their belongings everywhere.

*We need you to know that holidays hurt.

*We need you to know that we need your friendship and love, but we may not be the best friend in return.

*We need you to know that the guilt we carry sometimes gets too heavy.

*We need you to know that we live in two worlds; half of our heart is here and the other with our child in heaven.

*We need you to know that there’s no way you could possibly understand unless you’ve had a child die too.

💜🙏💜

-Daphne Bach Greer.

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05/18/2026

Through united efforts, our potential soars to extraordinary heights, highlighting the transformative power of kindness and generosity, as exemplified by Mr. Lieske's unwavering dedication to our collective aspirations. His pivotal role as a vital champion for Heroes Helping Those With Special Needs has inspired us all, and his remarkable $20,000 donation stands as a shining testament to his tireless advocacy for creating a more enlightened world, where every individual on the spectrum feels safe, heard and protected.

We are so excited to use part of Mr.Lieske’s very generous donation to help us begin laying the foundation and momentum for Cayden’s Warriors. We want the world to always know Cayden’s name and the legacy he has left here on the earth.

Truly we will never have the words to sum up how many hearts and lives you have touched ❤️

05/15/2026

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05/15/2026

05/15/2026

My sweet Cayden. I will miss you every single day for the rest of my life on this earth. Until I can hold you in my arms again.

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