The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Today, Alex Scott would be 28 years old.
"Some of my favorite memories are of the two of us reading together," remembers Alex's mom, Liz.
"I have so many great father-daughter memories. I loved the moments they would banter back and forth, and I would be reminded of how alike they were in many ways," said Liz.
Alex shared a unique relationship with each of her brothers.
Alex at her first lemonade stand, which kicked off her incredible legacy.
Alex with her younger brother Eddie.
Alex made a surprise entrance, six weeks early.
Happy Birthday to my one and only, Alex.
Today, Alex would be 28 years old.
January is a bittersweet month for me. The weather is cold and dark. Alex’s birthday is both filled with joy and grief. I am lucky that I get to have Alex ever-present in my heart and in my work, through the Foundation that bears her name. I am lucky that January is not only her birthday but also a time to reflect on the last year and the year ahead. I get to see how Alex is remembered on her birthday — even by people who never had a chance to meet her, but still celebrate her life and inspiration... Read More
Melissa Bento was busy picking up family from the airport for her oldest daughter’s first communion when the pediatrician called and said that her younger daughter, Mia, needed to see a hematologist.
Melissa asked if it could wait. They’d been back and forth to the doctor so many times trying to figure out Mia’s weird blood work. The doctor said: “No, I made you an appointment for tomorrow.”
“My heart,” recalls Melissa, “just dropped.”
Mia had more bloodwork done, and then a phone call came during her sister’s communion that Mia’s neutrophil count was zero. She... Read More
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