If you have children, and even if you don’t, never want to or can't -- you know with what joy, energy and curiosity they take in all that happens in the world around them, day in and day out.

But what if one day someone told you all that was about to change. That your child, not even 2-years old, was going to have to battle for his life against a disease that 46 children are diagnosed with every school day, and that only two-thirds of those diagnosed will survive.

For one Richmond family, and surely many others, that was the reality just a few short years ago.

"Connor was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 22-months old," said Lisa Goodwin, vice president of Connor's Heroes, a non-profit dedicated to conquering childhood cancer.

Although a now healthy Connor completed his chemotherapy treatment over two years ago, the fact that childhood cancer research is one, if not the most, under-funded has not changed.

But for the Goodwin's, the disease that once brought pain and hardship to the forefront of their family, is now the driving force behind their commitment to helping others in the Richmond community who may be dealing with the diagnoses of childhood cancer in their own families.

Aside from the signature programs that Connor's Heroes offers, including Heroes Bags and Backpacks, Computers for Children with Cancer, Hero Connection and the Be a Hero volunteer commitment, this weekend marks the second annual Anthem Quest for the Cure, an adventurous treasure hunt designed by Ravenchase Adventures complete with maps, clues, gadgets and much more.

Check-in time for Quest for the Cure is at 2 p.m. and the race will start at the University of Richmond stadium at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. There, teams will receive their first clue and make the 3-block walk to Carytown where the teams will split and race against each other and the clock to make it back to the U of R stadium first.

"What Ravenchase does is so cool," Goodwin said.

"You're using these puzzles and poems to come up with clues and it sends you in all different directions. We also partnered with the Carytown Merchants Association, and so there are18 different shops that will also be part of the Quest."

There are three different brackets that Richmonders, their friends, family and even corporations can still sign up to participate in, all equipped with a different treasure hunt.

The registration fee for a corporate team is $250, an adult team is $125 and a family team is $80. Each team may consist of up to six people, but you do not have to have a six person team to participate.

Each race takes roughly two hours to complete and although the race may be over, the fun doesn’t stop there.

"Once everyone returns to the stadium, we're going to have Silly Bus perform, we're going to have free pizza from Mary Angela's and then we also have KidZone set up inside of the Kicker's stadium with moon bounces, face painting and crafts," Goodwin said.

U-Turn Performance Academy will be there with an engaging obstacle course and last but certainly not least all those involved in the Quest can stay to watch the Richmond Kickers take on the Harrisburg City Islanders.

"All of that is included in your registration fee, so it's really a great value," Goodwin said.

"It's such a fun, family-friendly event. Last year Connor and [our daughter] Emily did the treasure hunt, they were three and five, and they had a blast. Anyone at any age can really enjoy it."

• The second annual Quest for the Cure will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the University of Richmond stadium. Check-in starts at 2 p.m. Teams registration falls under three brackets: corporate, adult or family. The fee for a corporate team is $250, an adult team is $125 and a family team is $80. Teams may consist of up to six people. For more information and to register for the Quest for the Cure, visit connorsheroes.org.