Claudia Maniatis Bio:
Claudia serves as director of the WillStrong Leukemia Programs at the Morgan Adams Foundation (MAF), dedicated to funding the future of childhood cancer research. Claudia’s youngest son, Will, was diagnosed with and subsequently died from acute myeloid leukemia. Will was only 15 years old, but his wish was to help other young cancer patients have better options for treatment to survive their diagnosis and thrive beyond. She founded the WillStrong Cancer Foundation to fulfill Will’s wish and was the sole operator from 2020 until 2024. Claudia then merged WillStrong with Morgan Adams to expand their pediatric blood cancer funding arm. Claudia also runs the Iris Society, the planned giving program at MAF. Claudia has two surviving sons, now both adults, who continue to support efforts to raise funds for pediatric cancer research in honor of their brother, Will
Kelly Maloney Bio:
Dr. Kelly Maloney is a renowned pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado and a professor at the University of Colorado. She specializes in childhood leukemia, particularly for children with Down syndrome, and leads clinical trials through the Children’s Oncology Group. Her work has contributed to outstanding survival rates in childhood cancer. Beyond her clinical achievements, she gives back to the community by volunteering with pediatric camps and Make-A-Wish Colorado. When not in the hospital, you’ll find her enjoying Colorado’s great outdoors.