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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, millions 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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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. Sadly she passed away, but her family honors her in so many ways.
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Austin is the happiest little boy, even when he has every right to not be. He was diagnosed with a cancer-like disease called Langerhans cell histiocytosis at 7 months old, and has been on treatment ever since. He is set to continue until October 2026.
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At 3 years old, Maddie constantly makes others laugh with her questions and hilarious commentary about the world around her. When she suddenly got very sick, a biopsy revealed she had lymphoma. Today, Maddie fights for herself and all kids with cancer!
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AJ was full of life. He always stayed positive no matter what came his way and always reminded people to be humble and kind. He fought bravely through two types of cancer diagnoses, but will always be remembered for his goodness and strength.
You'd never know 2-year-old Jack was ever sick. Just two weeks past his first birthday, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia but handled all his treatment with a smile.
Sebastian is an avid video gamer who loves animals. He is kind, smart, creative and likes to have fun. He was diagnosed with ependymoma in his brain at 7 years old, and today, Sebastian is a survivor just like his mom.
While in the hospital, Francisco is always excited to catch a glimpse of the helicopter as it flies by outside his room. After his first birthday, he was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and this became the new norm for him.
Aiden is a very outgoing and gregarious person with a big personality who always goes out of his way to make sure others are taken care of. At 14 years old, Aiden was running a concerning fever his parents feared was COVID-19.
Quinn had been playing soccer and flag football just days before he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia. The day after, he began chemotherapy. Today, Quinn is in the maintenance phase of his treatment protocol and is a hero to his family.
Shelby is a free spirit with a huge imagination. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Despite all Shelby has gone through, she pushes through like a boss and smiles even on days when she doesn’t feel good.
When Joby was around 3-and-a-half months old, her parents noticed her right eye seemed to be half closed all the time. She was soon diagnosed with Horner’s syndrome, and then on New Year's Eve, a CT scan revealed she had stage 2a neuroblastoma.
Matilda is a sweet 5-year-old who never asked, "Why me?" when she was diagnosed with stage 2 Wilms tumor. After a rollercoaster of treatment, Matilda is now in remission and continues to be her positive self!
Born a mere 11 months and 28 days apart, Hope and CJ are two siblings who are incredibly close in more than just age. They've both supported each other through their individual experiences with cancer.
Samantha has dreams of one day playing a part in the show Hamilton, and participating in Olympic gymnastics. She's never let the fact that she has one eye get in the way of achieving her goals thus far; retinoblastoma is only one part of her past.
Scarlett is a genuinely happy baby who gives everyone a smile. At her checkups, pediatricians agreed that her liver felt odd. Many tests confirmed that Scarlett had stage IV neuroblastoma. Today, she is undergoing chemotherapy on a clinical trial.
Ethan was a strong, joyful kid with a smile that lit up any room. Despite multiple relapses and years of treatment, he never let his fight with anaplastic ependymoma bring him down. Sadly, Ethan passed away in December 2020.
At 14 years old, Brady was a kind-hearted big brother who fought cancer with all his strength. After experiencing arm pain and weakness, several viruses and chest tightness, Brady began treatment for osteosarcoma. Sadly, he passed away on May 26, 2019.
Nora may be a shy little girl, but she is fierce! Nora was diagnosed with stage IV high-risk neuroblastoma at 4 years old and traveled a long, difficult road in treatment. After more than a year of fighting, Nora relapsed, but she refuses to slow down!
John Robert was born with a heart of gold and the ability to make anyone smile or laugh. At 2 years old, an ultrasound revealed a nine-centimeter tumor engulfing John Robert's left kidney. After a CT scan, he was diagnosed with stage III Wilms tumor.