John Bremer was 2 1/2 years old in June of 2005 when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). John also has Down syndrome. Kids with Down syndrome are 10 to 20 times more likely to get leukemia than typical kids. 
About Us
Overview
KidsCan of Minnesota was established in 2007 by families fighting childhood cancer. The goal was to support each other, develop friendships, and provide peer-to-peer get-togethers. Click here for information about programs provided.
Non-Profit Status Statement
KidsCan is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to:
- Providing support to families fighting childhood cancer
- Raising awareness surrounding pediatric cancer issues
KidsCan of Minnesota Board
- Tim Bremer – President
- Melanie Bimson – Vice President
- Ann Bremer – Secretary, Acting Treasurer
KidsCan of Minnesota Founders (2007)
- Mary Botz, Mom to Carter – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Karen Hanson, Mom to Mikaela – Germinoma Brain Tumor
- Pam Walz, Mom to Nathan – Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Ann Bremer, Mom to John – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Mike Brunner, Dad to Joey – Burkitts Lymphoma
