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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, 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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Alexandra Scott
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Ellie was a sweet and sassy little girl who brought joy to everyone around her. Shortly after Ellie turned 2 years old, she was diagnosed with a rare leukemia called JMML. Sadly, Ellie passed away, but never lost her smile throughout her fight.
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At 15 months old, August was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. By the time her family found out, she was basically blind. ALSF's Travel For Care program helped August get to the treatments she needed, and today she is 3 years old and can see!
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Giovanni is a resilient 13-year-old whose strength has inspired his family and community. When Gio was 4 years old, he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma. ALSF's Travel For Care program helped Gio get to his treatments, and today he is cancer-free!
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Libby is a lover of life, with more energy than one could imagine. She loves to sing, dance and act more than anything.
Leah was diagnosed with a brain tumor after her parents discovered one day that one of her eyelids appeared "droopy."
Amber is a girly girl through and through. She has been through so much at such a young age but still has a positive attitude and is inspiring to everyone she meets.
Kristian is sweet, kind, considerate, affectionate and strong.He likes Skylanders, Lego video games, baking and wants to be a food critic or chef when he grows up. He likes watching football and playing videogames with his dad.
Ava was diagnosed with epilepsy September 2010. She had multiple tests and hospital stays and medicine never helped her correctly.
Camden is an energetic, sweet 19 month old who loves to follow his sister around and play whatever she is playing. He is silly and loves snuggling, playing with balls and looking at books.
McKoy and his twin brother, Sawyer are best friends and love to play with superheroes and Ninja Turtles. The boys also have 3 older sisters and a stepbrother and sister. McKoy was only 2 when a bulge appeared on his right side.
Jax is a typical seventh grader who enjoys hanging out with his friends and cousins; boxing and skiing.
Jake is the most amazing kid you could ever meet! Despite all he has been through he remains strong and a fighter.
Brody Francis Derrick is a typical 3 year old. Born with a very mellow disposition, he’s almost always happy and has a consistent smile on his face.
Ez Powell is a kind, cautious, funny boy who absolutely loves Star Wars. Ez plays Lego Star Wars video games and had a huge collection of Star Wars Legos. Throughout his cancer journey, he has identified with Yoda.
Isabel is a firecracker. She’s a happy little girl but not afraid to assert herself with confidence when she wants to. Izzy was diagnosed with ganglioglioma at 12 months old after her parents noticed stiffness in her neck.
Grace’s family calls her their “Ninja Princess” because she loves to karate chop her cancer!
C.J. was a warm, happy and popular boy. He was quiet, yet he was a powerful leader with a magnetism that drew in kids and adults alike.
On January 11th 2014, I heard the words that no mom should ever hear, "Your child has cancer."