Donors to WellSpan’s Cancer Patient Help Fund come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes the smallest hands make the biggest impact. 

Eight-year-old Noah Robinson of Dallastown had been saving for something he’d dreamed about: an RC crawler truck. When he finally bought it, Noah didn’t just see a toy, he saw a way to honor the people he loves. 

“I want to inspire people who have breast cancer,” Noah told his parents.  

His mother recounts that Noah really does have a big heart.  

“When he approached us about this, we helped him create a plan to earn and save for the RC crawler truck,” said Kelly Robinson, Noah’s mother. “We were happy to support his effort to make an impact after seeing people in his life battle breast cancer.” 

After earning the truck, Noah decorated it with a pink breast cancer ribbon on the truck bed. Then, with care and determination, he added the names of three people close to his heart: his aunt and two family friends, each diagnosed with breast cancer this year. 

To make his mission even more special, Noah had a shirt printed with a picture of his truck, turning his idea into a symbol of hope he could wear alongside his aunt. 

 
Noah posing with his newly decorated RC crawler truck.

But Noah didn’t stop there. He filmed himself navigating the truck over rocks and obstacles and posted the video on Facebook with his mother's help, sharing his heartfelt goal: to raise $300 for those fighting cancer. 

What happened next was extraordinary. His story captured hearts, and donations poured in. Noah didn’t just meet his goal—he surpassed it, raising $1,000. 

From there, his teachers and school staff joined in, bringing the total to $1,460. 

Every single dollar went to WellSpan’s Cancer Patient Help Fund to help patients in need. 

“I helped Noah research where we could donate these funds so that it could make an impact,” said Kelly. “That's when we found the patient cancer fund where we can directly see how this can make a difference right here in the community.” 

Following breast cancer awareness month and approaching the holiday season, Noah and his mom saw the firsthand impact of his generosity when they visited the WellSpan York Cancer Center on a tour led by Michael Torres, its director. 

“When an eight-year-old chooses to give back, it speaks volumes about the values instilled in him and in our community,” said Michael. “This young donor’s generosity will ripple through our center helping patients feel supported and save lives while inspiring countless others to believe in the power of giving. His act of kindness shows that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.” 

At just 8 years old, Noah reminds us that compassion knows no age. It takes a special person to turn a simple idea into hope for so many, and Noah is one of them.  

If you may be interested in contributing a gift to WellSpan like Noah did, visit www.WellSpan/Giving.