Play For A Cure

Play for a Cure began as an idea one day in 1998 when a group of friends and family members were together celebrating Andrew Harris' third birthday, and it has turned into a labor of love.

Andrew was born with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and usually fatal form of histiocytosis. He has undergone chemotherapy, radiation, and three bone marrow transplants. In addition to his treatment, his family has had to deal with the loss of two other children who succumbed to this disease.

Through Andrew's battles with HLH, numerous complications, chemotherapy and radiation treatments and surgeries, Andrew has many daily challenges, but despite his challenges, Andrew truly embraces everyday life.

Play For A Cure raises funds and awareness in the fight against histiocytosis. Since the disease affects less than 200,000 children per year in the United States, it is considered an "orphan disease", and does not receive federal funding for research.