Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day
February 6, 2026
Show Your Support for Chondrosarcoma Research and Clinical Trials
https://csfshayna.org/support-cs-research/
Wear something yellow (Ribbon, Wrist Band) this Friday, February 6
Every February 6, the Chondrosarcoma Foundation initiates Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day to bring awareness to Chondrosarcoma and honor the legacy of Shayna Elise Kramer who passed away from this rare cancer in November 2019. This February 6, 2026, will be her 35th heavenly birthday. It was Shayna’s wish to educate the public about Chondrosarcoma and support patients and their families suffering from this rare disease.
Every year we pay tribute to CS Survivors and those who lost their battle with Chondrosarcoma. This coming Friday will be Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day. For the weeks leading up to February 6 we have been sharing the life stories and journeys of fellow Chondrosarcoma Warriors.
Our fifth tribute is Tommy Leumas. Born in Duluth, MN, on January 29, 1963, Tommy eventually made the south his home. He dedicated over 38 years to a successful career at Wells Fargo Financial. However, those who knew him best understood that his true resume was written in his acts of service.
Tommy was a man who lived his values out loud. He was a man who never held a grudge, made friends with everyone he met, and whose smile was known to light up a room. Beyond his public service, Tommy was a devoted husband to his wife, Anita, and a father who dispensed quiet, humorous nuggets of wisdom. He taught his daughter, Candice, that "you can be right, or you can be married"—a philosophy that fostered a loving, 26-year marriage. He taught his family to appreciate the unique beauty of New Orleans, and he taught them how to parent by example.
When Tommy was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma in 2019, the fighter in him emerged. Facing a rare and difficult cancer, he chose to face his diagnosis with the same optimism he carried throughout his life. He rarely let his pain show, choosing instead to wear a smile for his family
Even as the disease progressed and treatment became difficult, Tommy lived for his Friday evening family visits. He didn't complain; he simply soaked in the joy of seeing his grandchildren grow. His primary goal during his battle was to be present for the ones he loved.
In his final days, when speaking became a struggle, his heart remained focused on gratitude. He told his daughter, "Thank you for my grandbabies." It was a final testament to a man who loved deeply and fought bravely.
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