Strong Like AK is a passionate community of individuals determined to make the fight against pediatric cancer easier for patients and families. Our mission is rooted in strength, love, and unity providing financial assistance, free temporary housing during life-saving treatments, and comforting emotional support throughout this challenging journey towards hope. We strive to create a world where families impacted by childhood cancer no longer need to worry about financial stability and the burdens of treatment. Together, we seek to empower them with lasting peace of mind.
A Son, A Brother, A Friend
Adam was an active and healthy teen with a zest for life. A typical teen just starting high school who loved sports, video games, his family and friends.
In February of 2019, Adam begin to experience severe cold like symptoms along with pain in his lower left back. After months of misdiagnosis that of which included pneumonia, Adam was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer known as NUT Carcinoma.
Founder . Adam Kincaid . NUT Carcinoma . 2004 - 2020
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of it's members"
-Coretta Scott King