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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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Alexandra Scott
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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.
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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!
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Breeonne is a 30-year-old two-time cancer survivor. She is a loving, giving, spontaneous, outgoing, focused, determined and down-to-earth person. Even as a child, cancer couldn't keep her down.
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Today, you can't even tell Lexi has beaten cancer twice. At 7 years old she had difficulty breathing and was rushed to the emergency room. However, it wasn't until she received CT scans that they knew she had anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
"Amazing Max" is a loud, funny and caring boy who is always trying new things. At 6 years old Max woke to a fever and severe leg pain. After several days of doctor visits, Max was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and began his three-year fight.
Kaden is a sweet, adventurous 7-year-old who has remained steadfast through the hardships of his cancer treatment. After doctors discovered he had stage III Wilms tumor on his kidney, he received six rounds of chemotherapy to shrink the tumor.
Mikaila was a sweet and spunky girl whose three years of laughter and smiles made for a lifetime well spent. She was diagnosed with a primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) without primary – meaning she did not have a primary mass or tumor.
Despite never knowing Alex Scott, Caroline has traveled a similar path. Today, she loves selling lemonade to help other kids with cancer like her. After a family vacation, Caroline was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and began her fight.
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The name Ahzari means “great desire to help people; amiable; generous and sympathetic” which perfectly describes 1-year-old Ahzari. After her mother noticed a growing glow in her daughter's eye, Ahzari was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and began chemo.
Gabby loves animals, taking photos and making jewelry. Being stubborn and feisty, she wasn't going to let an osteosarcoma diagnosis get in the way of her dreams. During her fight, she has had her knee and part of her femur replaced with titanium.
Fallyn
Fallyn was an incredible girl. Born with RDEB-HS, she never let any complications in her health bring her down. When she was diagnosed with carcinoma, she never lost her sunny disposition and kept her and her family going.
Eva is a headstrong, fun-loving, 4-year-old princess. Her older brother, Eli, thinks his little sister is, “super-duper brave, courageous and fearless,” as she fights stage III Wilms tumor. And her battle hasn't been easy.
Ever since his cancer diagnosis in 2019, Brett has fought hard and done everything with a smile. He's taken his experience in stride and even began the Teens4Cures fundraiser that has helped spread awareness of who childhood cancer affects: everybody.
5-year-old Ian is an avid sports fan. Even amid his treatments for neuroblastoma, his doctors were shocked by how active Ian was. He was diagnosed at 3 days old but has been fighting hard despite his age, and today his cancer is stable.
Even without the ability to walk or talk, 15-year-old Sydni’s undeniably vibrant personality shines through her animated smile and deep belly laugh. Sydnie's doctor found the markings of the largest brain tumor they'd ever seen in a 2-month-old infant.
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.
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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.