About Our Cause
Our entire world was turned upside down in October 2013 when my younger brother, Cameron Miller, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Cameron's treatment started immediately with him undergoing chemotherapy for 18 months at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). At this point, the future was very uncertain for our family, and we knew our lives were changed forever.
My name is Cassandra Miller, along with my twin brothers, Canter and Cade we have created a charity to help siblings who have a hospitalized brother or sister. At the time Cameron was diagnosed, he was thirteen years old. I am the oldest of four children along with my younger twin brothers, Canter and Cade. With all the attention at the time given to Cameron, being a sibling of a sick child can make you feel isolated and scared with countless hours in the hospital. Siblings Count will make a difference as each sibling will receive a bag filled with activities and exciting things to do while they are in the hospital to help pass time. Initially, I created Siblings Count as my Gold Award Project for Girls Scouts over five years ago and since then we have watched it grow into a charity helping bring smiles to so many throughout the Los Angeles area.
“The siblings just get so used to being the second thought, they become selfless.”
—Meet the inspiration for Siblings count
Canter Miller
Cade is fourteen years old and currently a high school student who also enjoys playing basketball. When he is not on the court he enjoys being with his friends and hanging out. Cade is happiest when he is with the children in the hospitals meeting new faces and bringing laughter to what can be a monotonous day.
Cassandra Miller
Cassandra is twenty years old and currently a student studying Marketing and Sociology in College. She enjoys volunteering her time when she is back from school and continuing her efforts to bring smiles to children who spend countless hours in the hospital. Cassandra enjoys traveling the world and meeting new faces.
Cade Miller
Canter is fourteen years old and currently a high school student who is active and enjoys basketball. When Canter is not playing basketball, he is plays video games with his older brother Cameron. Canter is always willing to lift the heavy load of supplies to the hospitals with a smile on his face.