About Us
What is it like? What happens? How can I make this easier?
Parents who have faced advanced pediatric cancer have all told us the same thing. They have questions about what happens at these phases of the cancer journey, and the feel confused or alone. While there are lots of resources out there, it’s almost impossible to connect with someone who has gone through late stage childhood cancer.
Zach’s Bridge was started by Jenn and Jon Wall to honor their son Zach who died of Osteosarcoma in November 2021 at the age of 16.
Jenn, Jon and Zach experienced the gap in support for families facing advanced pediatric cancer and searched but found it almost impossible to find a peer that was willing and able to help. They also found a number of helpful resources to ease the journey during both the advanced and bereaved stages and have continued to build that out today.
Every time parents connect to share knowledge and experiences that families face with an advanced childhood cancer diagnosis, that is a tribute to Zach.
Who We Are
Patricia Stahl, M.Ed
Board Director and Director of Training
Director of Volunteer Services and Patient Programs, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, retired
Dr. Christina Ullrich, MD
Board Director
PACT Clinical Director, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dr. Stuart Kleeman, MD
Board Director
Pediatrician and Instructor, Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Children’s Hospital, Retired
David Wall, JD
Board Director
Assistant General Counsel, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
Retired
My experience connecting with you has been amazing. I think hearing from someone that is in the same situation will always be superior to even the best counselor. This is a much, much needed resource.
– Leandro, father of Mia
Advisory Council
Blythe Lord
Founder, Courageous Parents Network
Peter Brown
Co-Founder and CEO, Mattie Miracle
Dr. Vicki Sardi-Brown
Co-Founder and President Mattie Miracle, PhD, LPC
Lisa Scherber
Director, Patient and Family Programs, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Kerri Padgett
Director – Pediatric Palliative Care Network
Kim Hall
President & CEO, Greater Galligan United Way
Eric Allen
Therapist, MA – Psychology, CFT
Steve Morin
Fundraising Consultant
Cyndi Jones
Founder & Chair, WildFlower for Kids
Dianne Lynch
Executive Director, One Summit
