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When Atlas was 8 months old, he fractured his arm. Upon further examination, doctors found that he had a tumor that was eating away at his wrist bones. His left arm below the elbow was amputated, but then a tumor was discovered next to his heart. |
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! |
Stryder is just a big love bug, forever smiling even on his hardest days! When he was 2 years old, he stopped eating, and eventually stopped walking too. Doctors found his abdomen was full of tumors, and today he is starting new treatment. |
As a 2-year-old, Everly has the most vibrant and kind personality her mom has ever known. Everly was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma two days before Christmas 2022 and has been in treatment ever since. |
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Born premature, Maverick is just that: a maverick. A distended stomach and reduced appetite brought Maverick to his pediatrician, but after a CT scan revealed a tumor he was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma before he turned 1. |
Brave Little Adam is the kindest boy his family knows. He loves to help people, but when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, it was his turn to be helped. He had six months of chemotherapy to prepare for surgery, and struggles with his vision today. |
Soccer enthusiast Will thought he was just out of shape when he began getting easily winded and lightheaded between soccer seasons. But after a visit to the hospital, Will discovered he was fighting cancer: B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. |
Juno was a happy and curious baby. He soaked in love and reflected it right back. He loved cuddling and listening to his family sing and whistle to him. He had a sweet little voice, and only a handful of bad days despite his rare cancer diagnosis. |
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Outgoing, silly and stubborn, Tenzin is a little boy with a lot of fight in him. When he was diagnosed with leukemia, his world immediately turned upside down, but Tenzin took it all in stride. Today, he is in the maintenance stage of treatment. |
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Behind Chloe’s sweet and shy disposition is a funny and friendly 10-year-old. At 4 years old Chloe began experiencing strange leg pains that moved to her arms and back. Today, Chloe is traveling to bravely fight until she beats neuroblastoma! |
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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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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Diego is a unique, creative teenager who loves to learn. He was diagnosed with AML in 2021 and had a difficult time through treatment. After battling complication after complication, Diego received a bone marrow transplant and today is in remission! |
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. |
