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Anthony is a soft-spoken 16-year-old who enjoys the great outdoors. One day when Anthony came home from school, he noticed a peculiar spot on his eye. After an MRI, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer that changed the course of his future. |
When he’s watching TV, Brantlee finds strength in his favorite superheroes to fight his own super-villain: astrocytoma. Brantlee has since been unable to control his entire right side, and endured multiple brain surgeries and chemotherapy. |
Once he’s completed high school, Omari has dreams of attending a college where he can continue to play football. But he's had some unprecedented challenges laid in his way. In July 2019, Omari was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. |
Benjamin is a joyful little boy who reminds his family to see the beauty in every situation. He was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 2 years old but still manages to live freely despite the limitations of his illness. |
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After being diagnosed with atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT), a fast-growing tumor of the central nervous system, Adaly’s family refused to let the disease define their little girl. At 2 years old, Adaly fought bravely. Sadly she passed away. |
In September 2018, Balian awoke one day with minor pain in his right thigh. As this pain progressed, Balian could no longer stand on his right leg, and was soon after diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma. |
Gaby loved to be creative, spend time with her family and play volleyball. Her rhabdomyosarcoma diagnosis was only made more difficult to treat when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Sadly, Gaby passed away on January 26, 2023. |
Zion is a fun-loving little boy who enjoys chicken nuggets and sweet tea. Unfortunately, after experience a few concerning symptoms, he was diagnosed with AT/RT. He received surgery, chemotherapy and proton therapy with his family by his side. |
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When Noah grows up, he plans on attending the University of Tennessee where he will become Spider-Man. Until then, he is practicing his heroism by fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia. At 5 years old, he is already an inspiration to all who know him. |
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At a year old, James is always on the move. But six months into his life, he suffered a seizure that took him to the hospital. Turns out this wasn't his first seizure, and an MRI revealed a large mass on the right side of his brain. |
Sophia is a 13 year old who is incredibly creative: she loves to sing, write songs, color and paint. When she was diagnosed with leukemia she endured several surgeries and chemotherapy treatments, some of which caused her to barely be able to speak. |
Humility and selflessness are at Misael's core. His family feels blessed by the amount of laughter and joy he brings to their lives even while battling cancer. |
