Meet Micah – Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Micah’s cancer journey began the week of Christmas—a time usually filled with joy and family traditions. But instead of unwrapping gifts or baking cookies, his family found themselves in the emergency room, blindsided by news that would change their lives forever....
Meet Theo – Brain Cancer
Theo’s cancer journey began in 2018, and after several years of bravery and strength, his family received heartbreaking news in November 2024: a relapse. The signs came on suddenly—swelling around his eye led to an expedited MRI, which confirmed that the cancer had...
Meet Watson – Neuroblastoma
Watson was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just 2 months old, back in 2017. What began as a routine well-check turned into something life-changing when his doctor noticed his liver was enlarged. An ultrasound soon revealed a mass between his liver and kidney, and...
Meet Nolan – ATRT
Nolan was diagnosed with ATRT (Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor) on January 27, 2025. It all started with early morning nausea and vomiting—subtle symptoms that led to an unimaginable discovery. Since his diagnosis, Nolan has already undergone chemotherapy, and...
Meet Emelia – Wilms Tumor
Three-year-old Emelia was diagnosed with stage three Wilms Tumor—a rare kidney cancer—in 2023. Her journey began with what seemed like a simple stomachache one night, but it quickly turned into something much more serious. Today, Emelia is in maintenance treatment and...
Meet Ava – Leukemia
Ava was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2023. In the weeks leading up to her diagnosis, she was unusually fatigued, developed unexplained bruising, and didn’t want to walk—symptoms that quickly became serious indicators of something much bigger. Since then, Ava has...
Meet Ava – Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Ava was just 15 months old when she suddenly stopped walking and refused to use her right leg. Her parents spent weeks searching for answers, visiting doctors, urgent care, and the ER before her pediatrician finally ordered a blood test. Within hours, their world...
Meet Vera – Leukemia
Vera was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2022 after experiencing fevers, loss of appetite, and unexplained bleeding from her nose and gums. Her treatment journey has been tough—bringing challenges like mobility issues, vision loss, neuropathy, hypoglycemia, anxiety,...
Meet Alaia – Leukemia
Alaia may be small, but she is mighty. She was diagnosed with leukemia at just five months old. By November, she had already relapsed, leading to a bone marrow transplant on March 10, 2024. Her journey has been anything but easy—enduring countless rounds of chemo, a...
Meet Karina – Relapsed Leukemia
Karina is the strongest girl I know. She’s recovering from a bone marrow transplant after battling cancer not once, not twice, but three times. It’s heartbreaking to think that the only sign of her most recent relapse was fatigue. Then came a fever, and everything...
Meet Brooks – Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
In February 2024, our world was turned upside down when Brooks was diagnosed with Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML). It all started with tiny, pinpoint dots around his eyes. Thinking it was a rash, I sent a picture to our pediatrician, who immediately ordered...
Meet Waverly – Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma
In March of 2022, our world changed when Waverly was diagnosed with cancer at just 14 months old. It all started with a small lump near her nose—something so seemingly simple, yet it led to a journey we never expected. Since then, she has been through...