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About Us
What is it like? What happens? How can I make this easier?
Parents who have faced advanced pediatric cancer have all told us the same thing. They have questions about what happens at these phases of the cancer journey, and they feel confused or alone. While there are lots of resources out there, it’s almost impossible to connect with someone who has gone through late stage childhood cancer.
Zach’s Bridge was started by Jenn and Jon Wall to honor their son Zach who died of Osteosarcoma in November 2021 at the age of 16.
Jenn, Jon and Zach experienced the gap in support for families facing advanced pediatric cancer and searched but found it almost impossible to find a peer that was willing and able to help. They also found a number of helpful resources to ease the journey during both the advanced and bereaved stages and have continued to build that out today.
Every time parents connect to share knowledge and experiences that families face with an advanced childhood cancer diagnosis, that is a tribute to Zach.
Who We Are
Steve Ballerini
Board Director | Communications
Vice President of Global Communications, Braze
Dr. Stuart Kleeman, MD
Board Director
Pediatrician and Instructor, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Children’s Hospital, Retired
Megan Mooney, MS, OTR/L
Board Director | Secretary
Director of Clinical Services, Advocates, Inc.
Steve Morin
Board Director | Advancement
Founder, Chief Strategist, and Coach at Prifask Consulting Services
Patricia Stahl, M.Ed
Board Director | Training
Director of Volunteer Services and Patient Programs, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, retired
David Wall, JD
Board Director
Assistant General Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
Retired
My experience connecting with you has been amazing. I think hearing from someone that is in the same situation will always be superior to even the best counselor. This is a much, much needed resource.
– Leandro, father of Mia
Advisory Council
Blyth Lord
Founder, Courageous Parents Network
Sarah Bartosz
Executive Director, Beat Childhood Cancer & Peer Mentor
Dr. Vicki Sardi-Brown
Co-Founder and President Mattie Miracle, PhD, LPC
Megan Schaefer, Ph.D
Pediatric Psychologist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University
Lisa Scherber
Director, Patient and Family Programs, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dr. Christina Ullrich, MD
PACT Clinical Director, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Boston Children's Hospital
Cyndi Jones
Founder & Chair, WildFlower for Kids
Maureen Smart
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kerri Padgett
Director – Pediatric Palliative Care Network
Kim Hall
President & CEO, Greater Galligan United Way
