Courageous Cash
Shannan and Casey host their annual Courageous Cash fundraiser to honor their precious son, Cash, who tragically passed away from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Cash
Courageous Cash Annual Fundraiser
The Courageous Cash Fundraiser is more than just an event; it’s a testament to the strength of our family, turning grief into action, and pain into power. Through it, we raise funds and spread awareness about the urgent need for improved diagnostic testing, with the hope of catching NEC sooner.
Each year, this day gives us comfort and is a powerful reminder that we are not alone in the fight to prevent NEC. Together, we honor the lives affected and work toward a future where fewer families experience such loss.
Cash’s life lives on through each of us by sharing his story.
"Without my son, Cash Owen, physically in my arms, I parent him from afar by fundraising for the NEC Society, saying his name, and raising awareness about NEC.”
Shannan, Cash's mom
Honoring Cash Through Storytelling
“We had never heard of NEC before Cash was diagnosed. Now, because of NEC, we have a permanent hole in our hearts that can never be filled. Sharing Cash’s story gives us hope for meaningful change”
Shannan, Cash's mom
About the NEC Society
The NEC Society is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and medically fragile infants. Tragically, NEC is a leading cause of death in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
The NEC Society is led by a global community of patient-families, clinicians, and scientists. Together, we are accelerating NEC research, education, and advocacy, and transforming what is possible for infants and families.
The NEC Society was launched in January of 2014 by Jennifer Canvasser after her son, Micah, died from complications of NEC just before his first birthday.
Inspired to start your own fundraising page?
Help us transform what is possible for babies and families. Fundraising is an opportunity to share your story, raise awareness, and provide the NEC Society with the necessary resources to fuel our work.
Your efforts help bring our vision—a world without NEC—closer to reality.
