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Six-year-old Maleigha is determined to live life to the fullest after fighting bilateral retinoblastoma. Today, she is cancer-free, but continues to have yearly follow-up visits with doctors to replace her prosthetic eye, something that is special to her! |
Mila is incredibly smart and intuitive, and really opens up once she's comfortable around someone. Mila was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma following stomach pains on New Year's Eve and worsening symptoms over weeks, and today she is still fighting. |
Josie is a double rainbow baby, and her parents feel so lucky to have her! She is currently on a clinical trial to help fight her JMML diagnosis. |
Jermier had a lovable personality, and bravely fought neuroblastoma at 4 years old. He first complained of leg pain, and even rang the bell four different times to signal the end of his many chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Sadly, he passed away. |
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Jason is a high school student who plans to get a PhD in mathematics. When he was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. He had a rotationplasty, a surgery that saved Jason's leg, and his life. He's been able to remain active 13 years later! |
Kaitlyn is a determined girl who is a bright light in a dark room! After what her family thought was a volleyball injury, Kaitlyn was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of her left femur. Recently, Kaitlyn sadly relapsed with the cancer in her lung. |
McKenzie is a big prankster – while in the hospital, she would often silly string her nurses and doctors! She was diagnosed with both Hodgekin lymphoma and Supraventricular Tachycardia and went on a 15-week treatment plan. Today she has reached remission! |
Kno’lan is a little guy with a BIG personality. He was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare cancer-like disease, and has relapsed three times. Today, he is still in search of his cure. |
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Reese is one of a kind, witty, charming, and knowledgeable. When he was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, his family couldn't believe it. He had a kidney removed and underwent chemotherapy when he was nearly 3 years old. Today, he has reached remission! |
Charleigh is a spunky little girl who loves animals, and looks at her brother like he hung the stars. At just 10 months old, she was diagnosed with a rare condition called multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in several organs and bones. |
Alice is the happiest little girl. She loves books, dancing, and playing outside. Her cancer diagnosis was devastating to her family, but Alice's resilience has been incredible and inspiring. Today, she is receiving chemotherapy treatments. |
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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Adalyn loves being in nature and exploring National Parks with her family. Her rhabdomyosarcoma diagnosis meant no more adventuring, instead she spent 40 weeks at the hospital for treatment. While scans showed new growths, Adalyn is being monitored. |
When Annie was born she did not produce tears. After a visit to her pediatric ophthalmologist who noticed tumors on her eye, she was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. After lots of treatment to fight the tumors she has thankfully reached remission! |
Erin is a pre-veterinary student and a cancer survivor. When she was 2 years old she underwent difficult treatment for neuroblastoma, and lives with many health complications. But she's a star, shining light on childhood cancer by sharing her own story. |
Koa was an amazing little boy who could make anyone laugh. After he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, he fought through many life-threatening complications for five months. Sadly, Koa passed away. He's the strongest person his family knows. |