Meet Kaden – Neuroblastoma
It's been an entire decade since Kaden was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. That's amazing... 10 years since that terrible nightmare, called cancer entered our lives. Today, to look at him, you would never know. He's a growing, thriving 13 yr old teenager with a...
Meet Bryan – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Bryan is a very creative little boy. He loves to pretend cook (future chef possibly) and build things. He loves to laugh at the silly faces of his dad or big brother. His favorite cartoons are chase from paw patrol and minions. In the spring of this year, he was...
Meet Tyce – Retinoblastoma
When Tyce was only 6 weeks old, my husband and I questioned his vision. He wouldn't make eye contact when nursing, his eye movement wasn't always aligned and he didn't look at typical things that babies do - we chalked it up to immaturity of the eyes but a sick...
Meet Xavier – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Xavier had been having bouts of extreme fatigue and was very pale- numerous trips to pediatrician resulted in no real cause. One Saturday morning, he was playing and had to go potty and I found blood in his stool. I took him straight to the ER where they determined he...
Meet Noah – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Noah is an old soul that is wise beyond his years. He is kind and brave, and always continues to amaze us with his capacity to adapt to situations. Noah loves Pokémon and playing with his friends. When Noah was 3 1/2, he had nigh sweats, weight loss, fevers, and was...
Meet Niamh – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Just prior to her eighth birthday in October 2015, Niamh (pronounced Neve), was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The first symptom appeared in April 2015, when Niamh developed a large lump on the top her head. In August, a second lump appeared behind...
Meet Aryeh – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Aryeh is resilient, empathetic and brave. He likes baseball/basketball, video games and going on hikes. When Aryeh was two and half, he was pale and under the weather. We were advised by his daycare to take him to the doctor. His doctor noticed multiple indicators of...
Meet Eva – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Eva began falling just out of the blue. The first time was in June. My oldest daughter called me at work and told me Eva was on the floor screaming because her back just gave out on her and she fell. I rushed home and took her to urgent care, where the doctor didn't...
Meet Nik – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Nik is an amazing young man, he faces fear head on and never backs down from a challenge. Nik is a great big brother, always looking out for his siblings, and always willing to help anyone who needs it. He reaches out to the younger cancer kiddos and tries to make...
Meet Holley – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Holley is a very out going young lady and she says whatever is on her mine. She loves to fish with her dad but also loves her dresses. When Holley was 3 years old, she kept getting sick cold like symptoms. She would be sick then all of a sudden throw up and run...
Meet Solomon – Neuroblastoma
Solomon was diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma a week after his second birthday last September (2017). He’s currently undergoing treatment but has completed chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation treatment. As of this past April he’s officially in remission. Solomon...
Meet Kelcey – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Kelcey diagnosis was very sudden. At end of February, Kelcey started with right thigh pain, weakness and her leg giving out. The following week it happened on the other leg. I took her to her pediatrician who did blood work revealing she had leukemia. She had...