Myles Ahead
of
Cancer
Myles Ahead provides a safe space for caregivers that need support in moving forward after their child has been diagnosed with cancer.
Building Healthy Families and Moving Towards a Brighter Future
At Myles Ahead of Cancer, our mission is to provide unwavering support to families with children who are courageously battling or have tragically succumbed to cancer. We are dedicated to building and nurturing empathetic and caring relationships that offer solace, strength, and a sense of community during their challenging journey. Through our compassionate initiatives, we aim to make a profound positive impact, guiding these families forward as they navigate the challenging Myles Ahead, one step at a time.
Meet The McGowan Family
Rob and Emilee McGowan's story begins when they met in 1992 while working as bank tellers at Bank of America in Inglewood, California. During their friendship they both had a child each from previous relationships and became a blended family in 1997. As it may, life happened and in 2003 Rob and Emilee gave birth to their 1st child together, Myles. Their family was complete when their last son Diego was born.
In 2006, our son Myles was diagnosed with a rare form of Brain Cancer, Ependymoma. At the time, our sweet son Myles was 3 years old and had been complaining about a pain in his neck. We thought perhaps he slept wrong and that was the cause of his discomfort. We gave him medicine for the discomfort and eventually took him to the doctor as he was unable to get his balance, and the pain became more frequent. He didn’t seem to be getting any better. We were directed to take Myles to the Emergency Department to have him examined via a CT Scan. The Exam results revealed that Myles had a tumor at the base of his spine and was wrapped through and around the nerves. That afternoon/evening we were transferred to Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach.
Myles fought the good fight for two years but eventually transitioned on July 30th 2008. Our family misses him tremendously and although this event is tragic we have found a way to use that energy in a positive way by developing our non-profit, Myles Ahead of Cancer. Myles Ahead has supported and will continue to support organizations such as Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times and the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House.
We truly appreciate everyone that supports our efforts.
Making A Difference
Communities We Support
Future Services:
* Support families with resources * Family Trip * Coaching / Therapy / Counseling
Past Events
Walk For Kids:
Camp Ronald McDonald
Myles' Favorite Things
Gems In The Gym:
Myles McGowan Coaches Classic
Gems In The Gym:
Myles McGowan Coaches Classic
Reinforcing our Commitment to Fighting Cancer
The goal of Gems In he Gym is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.
The Myles McGowan Coaches Classic tournament honors not just Myles McGowan but all children who fight their battle against Brain Cancer. The Coaches Classic is a 3-Day fundraising event brings attention and awareness to Childhood Cancer, information on education and recruiting, nutrition and resources, as well showcases the basketball skills and talents of our youth from all over the nation.
Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today to participate in our Fresh Faces Games, Coaches vs. Coaches, Frat vs Frat, Unity Games or perhaps you want to support the cause or be a volunteer.
Healthy Living and Eating
One Meal at a Time
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with this challenge. Healthy Living and eating is something that we take very seriously, and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.
