Kyra's Kisses Fundraiser May 4

A child’s pain and suffering are quick ways to disrupt innocence. When the malady needs treated at a hospital, the child needs something distracting, familiar to keep him or her from focusing on the hurt.

At the young age of 2, Kyra Eads inspired a program that continues fives years later.

At the time when most children are known for the “terrible twos” or exploring their world randomly, Kyra was undergoing cancer treatments in Denver. The experience included receiving toys after her radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

The impact of those toys on Kyra’s cancer treatments was so positive her...