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Childhood Cancer Stories - Elijah

Elijah

“I told them he’s 13 years old and weighs 47 pounds. That’s not normal,” – Jennifer, Elijah’s mom Before Elijah starts college, he plans to… Read More »Elijah

Gary

Gary

 “He had an effect on everybody, just by being polite.” – Cheryl, Gary’s mom Cheryl and Chet never thought they could have kids. That’s what… Read More »Gary

Childhood Cancer Stories - Sydney

Sydney

“Be you!” – Sydney Sydney’s mom, Kristin, was the “healthy mom.” The occasional Fruit by the Foot or Gusher made their way into the family… Read More »Sydney

Childhood Cancer Stories - Elliott

Elliott

“What’s gotten us through this is watching Elliott and his attitude, the kid is something else.” – Jessica, Elliott’s mom When the difficulties of life… Read More »Elliott

Childhood Cancer Stories - Michael

Michael

“I believe that if we can all work together, we can cure cancer.” – Michael The toddler meandered from his parents’ side to the surgeon’s. Reaching… Read More »Michael

Childhood Cancer Stories - Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

“She’s like a rock. I don’t think she cried over it once.”  – Jerry, Kaitlyn’s dad Injuries in high school athletics are commonplace, particularly the… Read More »Kaitlyn

Haven

“You see the worst of a situation, but you also see the best of people.” – Erin, Haven’s mom It wasn’t the notoriously thin Denver… Read More »Haven

Childhood Cancer Stories - Hana

Hana

“Children, their strength is amazing to me.” – Carrie, Hana’s mom If a child complains about sharp pain in their side, most parents might assume… Read More »Hana

Amanda

“I’ll be back!” – Amanda Amanda’s sights were set on playing college softball, her dream since she made the high school varsity team as a… Read More »Amanda

Childhood Cancer Stories - Aidan

Aidan

“My brother is my hero. He works hard and never gives up.” – Keely, Aidan’s sister When Aidan started limping around the house, his parents… Read More »Aidan