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A message from Jay and Liz Scott, Alex's Parents:

Many of you think of Alex as a hero – the sweet and courageous lemonade girl who inspired others to help children with cancer. Although she did not get the chance to live a long life, she showed us what it means to live a full life. Her bravery, strength and love of life continue to inspire us every day. She is indeed our hero!

Since Alex was diagnosed in 1997, more than two million more children worldwide have suffered because of cancer. These kids all have hopes and dreams of long lives. They have parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents and cousins who cherish them. They all inspire those who know them with their bravery, strength, and love of life. They are all heroes.

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Siblings of childhood cancer heroes face their own challenges with incredible perseverance. Read more about these inspiring SuperSibs.

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Ezra is a 7-year-old sweetheart. He loves being around people and playing with friends whenever he can. After he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, he struggled with treatment. Nothing seemed to be working for him.
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Jillian was a courageous and strong-willed child. She always had a smile on her face, and no matter the pain she felt, always made sure everyone else had smiles too. Jill received treatment for neuroblastoma the year she was born, but sadly passed away.
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Collin is a social butterfly who loves to have fun. He was diagnosed twice with ALL, and after 12 wonderful years cancer-free, he was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma and began fighting all over again. Today, he is staying positive in treatment.
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Braxton is a loving 6-year-old with bright red hair and an even brighter personality. Although he is one of the sweetest kids out there, he’s also a major class clown. Braxton’s goofball personality can and must fill any room with laughter. He has always
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Ezra can be a bit shy, but with his family, he’s an outgoing 7-year-old. He was diagnosed with stage II Wilms tumor and was already lethargic, anemic, and dehydrated when he was admitted to the hospital, and underwent a nephrectomy and chemotherapy.
Olivia bravely fought rhabdomyosarcoma at 6 years old. In 2021, she was diagnosed after her father noticed she had a swollen lymph node while on vacation. Olivia has since completed a litany of treatments and is now NED.
Sass the size of Texas, serious headshakes accompanying adamant “NO”s, and a smile so beautiful it would light up a room – these were all things that painted the perfect picture of Nora. Nora fought a brain cancer until she was 14 months old.
Jaxson is a fun-loving child who shows little fear. In November 2018, Jaxson’s parents discovered a lump in his neck, and by February 2019, he was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma. Jaxson faced treatment bravely and today, he has reached remission!
If you’re lucky enough to meet Georgia, prepare to be her new BFF! She is incredibly loving and gives the best hugs, and even after being diagnosed with cancer, she continues to shine brightly. Today, Georgia is in treatment for Wilms tumor.
Smiley and a bit of a troublemaker, Landon was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June 2020. Treatment was rough, but today Landon is attending school in-person again while receiving chemotherapy at home.
Delaney is fighting everything cancer throws at her with the strength of her favorite superheroes. When Laney was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor, she endured several surgeries and failed chemotherapy regiments in an attempt to remove it.
Zaniyah has a personality as strong as her spirit. A 4-year-old diva, Zaniyah has been fighting DIPG since December 2021. Currently, DIPG is a cancer that is incurable. But Zaniyah and her family are not giving up hope that one day a cure can be found.
To Cecilia, every day is a new adventure. She loves travelling, trying new things, meeting new people and being spontaneous. Cecilia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 2 years old. Today, she is in remission in adulthood!
June ws the spunkiest, sassiest little girl you’d ever meet. Despite everything that June went through, she rarely lost the smile on her face. In 2020, June was diagnosed with stage 4 intermediate-risk neuroblastoma. Sadly, she passed away.
Heather was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in September 2014 when she was 12. Today, Heather is attending the University of New Hampshire and battling ALL for the second time.
Amara is a feisty, funny, bold and bubbly toddler. In March 2021, when Amara was just shy of 18 months, her parents noticed a tremor in her left leg. Eventually, Amara was diagnosed with opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome and neuroblastoma.
A true dancer at heart, Allison had a misstep when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. She was unable to move her left leg and ankle like she used to in dance class, then was unable to walk normally. But she was determined not to give up.
Sam is a kind young man who always acts out of a deep consideration for others even as he battles Ewing sarcoma. He underwent intensive chemotherapy for nine months and daily radiation six hours from home. Today, he is in remission!