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My name is Katia Conte and I run a pediatric cancer charity. Before becoming a mother, I was an Executive Assistant at Pfizer for 18 years. I resigned from the company in 2015 to become a stay-at-home mom after having twin boys. In October 2016, my family was thrown into the world of pediatric cancer. For 4 years, I was my daughter's caregiver and saw how she endured more toxic treatments than most adult cancer patients. Due to the extreme nature of her treatments, her teeth slowly disintegrated, her hair was gone and eventually passed away peacefully in March 2020. In her final days my family watched as her fragile body shut down. At age 8, cancer took Daniela from her family, friends, and loved ones.

When I lost Daniela, I didn't give up hope. I knew her story wasn't unique and that all cancer families face the same struggles. My daughter inspired her to create hope by providing direct financial assistance to families who have children with cancer and raise awareness for this horrible disease.

Navigating the hospitals, lending an ear, providing financial assistance; I will do whatever it takes to support these families. It's my own personal experience and her passion for going the extra mile that she believes truly differentiates the Daniela Conte Foundation from other non-profits. My family is now committed to this foundation as a way to carry on Daniela's legacy.