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.
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