Titus was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on January 27, 2025.
Before his diagnosis, Titus showed signs like swollen lymph nodes, snoring, bruising, and pale skin, which led his family to seek medical care.
Titus has no major limitations due to his diagnosis. He is receiving chemotherapy every Monday and has been admitted twice to Blank Children’s Hospital during his treatment.
The cancer diagnosis has changed their family life significantly. Their world flipped upside down, and they now take life one day at a time. His big sister Charlotte has been his biggest supporter, providing love and encouragement through it all.
Titus is a very rowdy and fun three-year-old. He loves riding bikes, playing with Transformers, and exploring big machinery. His energy and enthusiasm bring joy to everyone around him.
Hadleigh was diagnosed with cancer on April 19, 2024. Leading up to her diagnosis, her family noticed a descended belly and that she was not taking in feeds.
Her treatment has included biopsies, line surgery, four rounds of chemotherapy, a stem cell harvest, and multiple unexpected hospital stays due to fevers and infections that followed treatment. The only limitation she faces right now is needing to stay in isolation for a week after each round of chemo.
This diagnosis has completely changed life for her family. Her mom has become her full-time caregiver and spends most of her time in the hospital with her. That has meant missing precious time with her husband and their three-year-old son, Austin. It is difficult being away from one another, and fun outings or travel are not possible right now, but they stay positive for both of their children.
Hadleigh is always happy, even in the middle of treatment. With her red hair and bright blue eyes, she lights up every room. Classic rock music soothes her, and she has a way of touching everyone she meets. The hospital staff has fallen in love with her and admire her strength and positivity. No matter what procedure she faces, she remains resilient and full of joy.
Wilson was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma on May 8, 2024. Before his diagnosis, Wilson began experiencing severe shin and knee pain. This pain changed him from an active, energetic, outgoing boy who loved running, dancing, and jumping into a child who would cry often, become anxious, and refuse to move. He could no longer participate in sports, and his family frequently visited the pediatrician trying to understand what was happening.
Wilson has some limitations due to his diagnosis. He underwent a rotationplasty amputation and is currently awaiting his prosthetic. For now, he uses a wheelchair or hops around with a walker.
He has completed fourteen rounds of chemotherapy. Wilson’s mom has had to take time off work almost continuously since his diagnosis, and he has been home full time attending school online with lengthy hospital stays. These changes have created financial challenges for the family.
Wilson’s cancer diagnosis has affected their family life in many ways. Their financial security has been impacted, and they have had to spend significant amounts of time apart from one another. They are no longer as active in their community and have had to pause many of the activities they once enjoyed together.
Wilson is a joyful and creative boy. He loves his siblings and making other people laugh. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball and looks forward to playing again once he has his prosthetic. He often plays his Nintendo Switch with his brother or friends and enjoys Minecraft and Mario Bros. Wilson is artistic, imaginative, and loves arts and crafts. He is always creating, inventing, building, and sharing his ideas with those around him. His favorite colors are red and green, just like Christmas.
Macie was diagnosed with a brain tumor at eleven weeks old in December 2021. Since then, she has undergone two craniotomies and takes nightly oral chemotherapy.
Before her diagnosis, Macie would often look to the left side and experienced frequent vomiting. Her parents were told this was normal for babies, but it turned out to be an early sign of her condition.
Macie has some limitations due to her diagnosis. She has a lazy eye, needs to be on thickened liquids, and is still learning to express herself fully. She also wears glasses and has a G-tube to support her nutrition.
Macie has a strong spirit and a sweet personality. She loves Elmo, singing, snacking, swimming at the park, and exploring her world in her own joyful way. Despite all she has been through, she brings laughter and light to everyone around her.
Her family says it is hard to see her face challenges at such a young age, but they are proud of her bravery and resilience every single day.
Stephen was diagnosed with leukemia on October 30, 2024. In the days leading up to his diagnosis, he had been experiencing headaches and tummy aches. What started as something small soon led to life-changing news for his family.
Since then, Stephen has had to travel long distances for his care—two hours each way, sometimes twice a week. The travel is hard, and the financial strain has added to the weight of this journey. Just two days before Stephen’s diagnosis, his dad had a heart attack. Now, he works part time and stays behind to care for Stephen’s seven-year-old sibling, while mom travels with Stephen for treatment. The family has had to spend a lot of time apart, which has been one of the hardest parts of this season.
Despite everything, Stephen continues to be his bouncy, happy self. He’s autistic and finds joy in movement and play. His spirit is bright, even when things get tough. Right now, he’s struggling with the emotions of it all—he hates cancer and sometimes has hard breakdowns. But even in the middle of those moments, he shows incredible strength.
Stephen, your smile, energy, and determination are powerful. You are not alone in this fight. So many people are standing with you, cheering for you, and believing in your brighter days ahead.
Grace was diagnosed with fibrolamellar carcinoma on June 12, 2025. In the weeks leading up to her diagnosis, her family started to notice a few subtle shifts. Her liver enzymes were elevated, she seemed more tired than usual, and she lost interest in some of the activities she normally enjoyed.
Since then, Grace has been through so much. She’s had a liver ultrasound, MRI with a special head wrap for her cochlear implants, a liver biopsy, multiple blood draws, and CT scans. On June 23, she underwent a major surgery—a right hepatectomy to remove the right side of her liver and her gallbladder. Right now, she is still recovering and has to hold off on swimming and playing sports until her incision fully heals.
Cancer has changed life for Grace and her family, but they are standing strong together. Through it all, they are embracing every moment and finding joy in the time they share. Their love for one another is steady and powerful, and it shows in the way they face each new challenge as a team.
Grace is the kind of kid who lights up a room. She is outgoing, joyful, and filled with determination. Life has thrown some big challenges her way, but she faces them head on with a can do attitude. She works hard, dreams big, and makes everyone around her feel valued. She loves Ghost Spider, Paw Patrol, playing baseball, coloring, and getting creative with crafts.
Grace was also born profoundly deaf and now wears cochlear implants to hear. It’s just one more example of her strength and resilience. She is a happy, bright soul who brings light and laughter wherever she goes.
Grace, you are a true fighter and a joy to this world. We are cheering for you every step of the way.
