Rosemarie was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on August 8, 2024. Leading up to her diagnosis, she experienced persistent, severe headaches, frequent fevers, unexplained bruises, and nosebleeds. These troubling signs led to the discovery that would change her family’s life forever.
As a result of her diagnosis, Rosemarie has to avoid many of the things she loves like playing in the sun, swimming, and even touching sand or dirt because her immune system is now compromised. She’s endured five intense cycles of chemotherapy, each one involving a 10-day treatment followed by 28 days in the hospital. Now, she’s undergoing treatment following a bone marrow transplant.
Rosemarie’s cancer journey has deeply impacted her family. As a single mother of four, her mom had to leave her job and relocate the children to different schools. Their world has shifted completely, and they are navigating life with limited income and a whole lot of strength.
Through it all, Rosemarie remains a bright light. She’s friendly, talkative, and absolutely loves being outside. Her favorite things include painting nails, dressing up, and all things pink, especially Hello Kitty and princesses. She adores taking photos and has a contagious smile that lights up the room.
Her mom hopes to receive portraits that capture just Rosemarie, images that celebrate her courage and beauty. With her hair lost to chemo, this session is about reminding Rosemarie how truly radiant and powerful she is. These images will be treasured reminders of her strength and the brave journey she’s walking.
Tadeo was diagnosed with cancer on November 3rd, 2024, after experiencing what seemed like a simple stomach ache and fever. His family never expected those symptoms to lead to such a life-changing diagnosis.
Since then, Tadeo has undergone chemotherapy and faced the challenges that come with treatment. While he hasn’t had any major physical limitations, his diagnosis has completely reshaped his family’s daily life and routines. It’s been a tough adjustment, but they’ve walked through it together, with love and resilience.
Despite everything, Tadeo is still the bright, joyful child he’s always been. He’s incredibly intelligent, full of energy, and always ready to laugh. He loves running, jumping, and playing soccer with his team. Those moments of movement and fun are when he feels most like himself. His sense of humor and vibrant spirit continue to shine through even the hardest days.
Tadeo is more than a fighter, he’s a joyful light to everyone around him.
Adrian’s journey with cancer began on January 1st, 2025, a day his family will never forget. In the weeks leading up to his diagnosis, he battled illness after illness: strep, RSV, and an ear infection. Then a pattern of symptoms no parent ever wants to see, bruising, severe fatigue, loss of appetite, and dangerously high fevers. Despite multiple visits to the ER, his family was told it was just viral. But his mom knew something wasn’t right. When she noticed bleeding on his gums, she trusted her gut and demanded thorough testing, and finally, they got an answer: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Since then, Adrian has bravely endured three rounds of chemotherapy, three spinal taps, three bone marrow biopsies, and surgery to place a double lumen port. Each step of treatment has meant long inpatient stays far from home, financial stress, and emotional tolls from being separated as a family. His mom has stepped away from work to care for him full-time, while his dad works reduced hours to be by their side.
And yet, Adrian shines.
He’s a jokester through and through, the kind of kid whose laughter fills a room and whose smile can break through even the hardest days. He’s resilient, brave, and bursting with personality. He loves superheroes, especially Spiderman and the Hulk, and he dances, sings, and lights up any space he’s in. Nothing, not even cancer, has dimmed his spirit.
Adrian’s story is one of strength, faith, and fierce love. His family has leaned into their faith more than ever, finding hope in the hardest moments and choosing joy wherever they can. He’s not just a fighter, he’s a superhero in his own right.
Glenn’s cancer journey began when he was just 2 and a half years old. What started as fever and abdominal pain led to a devastating diagnosis: hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer. After undergoing liver resection surgery, his family hoped the worst was behind them, but cancer had other plans. Tumors quickly overtook what remained of his liver, and a transplant became his only option for survival. Thankfully, Glenn received his new liver, and today he is three years post-transplant and cancer-free.
But life after cancer still brings challenges. Glenn is now on lifelong immune suppression due to his transplant, and he also has hearing loss from chemotherapy. Blood thinners are a part of his daily routine, meaning contact sports and rough play are off-limits. His journey has included countless pokes, port accesses, infusions, procedures, surgeries, complications, and months living out of state for specialized care. His family has faced separation, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion—but also incredible resilience and hope.
When asked how cancer changed their lives, his parents said it best: The real question is, how has it NOT changed us?
Despite everything, Glenn’s spirit shines bright. He’s hilarious, loves cracking (and hearing) jokes, and is endlessly curious. He thrives with building toys—LEGO, Magna-Tiles, and anything STEM-related. Most of all, he loves people. His laughter is infectious, and his courage is unforgettable.
Glenn is more than a survivor. He’s a builder, a jokester, a people-person, and a true light in this world.
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. What they thought was appendicitis turned out to be a large tumor, along with nodules in his lungs. That Christmas was missed completely, and as the one-year mark approaches, this season feels deeply different.
Before his diagnosis, Micah was full of energy with no signs that anything was wrong. Since then, he’s been through an unimaginably tough road—seven rounds of the most intense chemotherapy on his floor at St. Jude, followed by eight months of a daily, highly toxic treatment. Alongside that, his family has pursued integrative therapies to support his healing.
Micah and his mom were separated from the rest of the family for over 100 days during treatment. The impact of his diagnosis has been both heartbreaking and life-shifting. They’re still working through anxiety and PTSD, but also learning to find beauty in the chaos. Cancer has taught them to be present, to laugh louder, to hold each other closer, and to see God’s blessings in even the smallest things.
Micah is truly one-of-a-kind. He’s witty, adorable, and endlessly brave. He charms everyone he meets and is wise beyond his years. His strength, courage, and smile make it hard to believe that just a year ago, doctors gave him only a 10% chance of survival.
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 returned.
Since then, life has shifted dramatically once again. Theo recently underwent surgery to place a new port and has resumed weekly chemotherapy treatments. These treatments are intense, not just physically, but emotionally too. They mean time away from school, from friends, and from the daily routines he enjoys. His port and the demanding chemo schedule have created limitations, but they haven’t dimmed his light.
Theo is brilliant and driven—he’s already taking high school classes and dreams big about the future. He’s got a sharp sense of humor, a love for all things tech, and finds comfort in time spent on his PC. He’s the kind of kid who amazes you not just with his resilience, but with his heart and wit.
This relapse has deeply impacted the family. His parent stepped away from work to be by his side, to advocate, to hope, and to hold on through each twist and turn in treatment.
For Theo’s next photo session, the hope is to capture something real and raw—a moment during or just before chemotherapy, right there in the hospital. It’s not about posed smiles or perfect lighting; it’s about honoring this chapter of his journey with authenticity. A few quiet, powerful images to remember the strength in the fight and the beauty in the in-between moments.
