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Childhood Cancer Heroes

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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Alexandra Scott
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Sam Glossi
At 3-and-a-half years old, Sam's parents found a large lump on Sam's abdomen. He underwent surgery to remove it and was cancer-free for a short time. When the cancer returned, it was treated like stage 4 neuroblastoma. Sam has been cancer-free since 2017!
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Olivia Reardon
When Olivia’s parents noticed swelling behind her right eye, they took her to an ophthalmologist who sent them to the ER right away... Olivia had a tumor the size of a golf ball. More than 66 weeks of treatment later, Olivia has reached remission!
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Kensleigh Williams
Despite the difficulties she has faced because of cancer, baby Kens is always smiling. She was diagnosed with a glioma before she was even 7 months old and is starting the chemotherapy she will have to take for the rest of her life unless a cure is found!
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Andrew Crawford
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Sabrina Lynn Fraley
Sabrina Lynn Fraley loved dancing, singing and being creative...
Gavin Carr
Gavin is a quick-witted bright 5-year-old who has more energy than all...
MyaRose Harris
One night I received a call from Mya's Nana telling me she found...
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Gregory Sandberg
Gregory was born in July of 2003. He was always a happy and...
Haley Slaney
Haley was born March 26, 2003 at 11:19AM, two minutes after...
Cody McDuffie
Before November 30th, 2006, our family had never heard of...
Miranda Beamer
At the end of August 2007 we found a lump on Miranda’s back...
Janessa Joseph
Janessa was born with Down syndrome and during her...
John Eric Bartels
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Leo Dubinsky
Leo was born in February 2003, early but without problems. It was...
Henry Scheck
Our son Henry was born on July 22, 2004 and was diagnosed with Anaplastic...
Thomas Molina
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Sara Burke
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Brandan Hickey
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