About Us

Fight Like a Kid was founded by Bianca Maderal following her diagnosis with stage three brain cancer.

Determined to turn her personal battle into a mission of hope, Bianca created Fight Like a Kid to support children, like herself, who are courageously fighting for their lives. Fight Like a Kid is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to funding childhood cancer research, raising awareness, and inspiring children and teens impacted by cancer.

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In December 2015, during the beginning of her senior year of high school,Bianca experienced a first-

time seizure. She was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent extensive testing. After two months without answers, doctors performed an open right temporal craniotomy biopsy, which revealed eight tumors—stage three multifocal anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare form of brain cancer typically seen in adults between the ages of 30 and 50. Bianca was only 18 years old. Her diagnosis required aggressive treatment, marking the start of a long and challenging journey.

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In February 2016, Bianca packed up her life in Miami, Florida, to Baltimore, Maryland, where she began

chemotherapy and radiation at Johns Hopkins Memorial Hospital. Today, Bianca celebrates four years in survivorship. She remains closely followed by her medical team at the Miami Cancer Institute, all while continuing to live surrounded by the unwavering support of her family.

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Inspired by her cancer experience, Bianca established Fight Like a Kid to bring hope and encouragement

to children battling cancer. Through the nonprofit foundation, she distributes care packages nationwide, organizes annual holiday drives, and hosts fundraising events to support leading clinical trials and childhood cancer research. Locally, she coordinates events both inside and outside hospitals in Florida, offering moments of joy and community for children in treatment.

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Against the challenges of her cancer journey, Bianca remained committed to her education and proudly

earned her Master’s degree and is now pursuing her calling as a Speech-Language Pathologist, turning her experience into a lifelong mission to help and inspire others. Her passion for working with children fuels her advocacy, as she continues to use her voice to uplift pediatric cancer patients and their families—reminding them that its cancers turn to be afraid!​