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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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Ana Rodriguez is a quiet and loving 18 year old with a genuine compassion for others, and a surprisingly fun silly side.
Harlie is a very bubbly, outgoing 8-year-old girl who loves meeting new friends wherever she goes.
Ten years ago today, Lyrissa Bray, a beautiful, seemingly perfect and healthy little girl was diagnosed with stage four, high-risk, unfavorable neuroblastoma.
Monica was very active in so many things, from volleyball and basketball to hippology (the study of the horse), horse judging, 4-H Girl Scouts and raising money for the local children's hospital.
Kayleigh loved playing indoor and outdoor soccer. In 2014, her soccer playing suffered as she began having problems with her balance. She was diagnosed with medulloblastoma and sadly passed away in 2018.
Easygoing, appreciative, and mature, Josh has shown strength and courage in battling cancer twice.
Kendall was a fun-loving, energetic child with a great smile and the cutest dimples! He loved to play games and joke around. He loved music, and he and his twin brother Zachary would crack up for hours making up silly songs.
In 2011, our son, Eli, an otherwise healthy 4-year-old, told us that his lower back hurt. When his pain didn't go away, we took him to the pediatrician, who recommended tests at the local hospital.
Helana was a kind, sweet, gentle person who excelled in school and was very creative.
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Connor is two and a half and loves being with his twin sister Claire, being outside, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, cars and trucks.
Isabella (aka Bella) was born on Feb. 17, 2010 with Bladder Exstrophy. We knew she was going to be born with her bladder on the outside of her body.
Ashton is a feisty 5-year-old boy who is full of life, despite having endured a great deal of grief and pain in his young life.
Luca is 7, adores his family and loves swimming, animals and video games. He is a riot and loves to laugh and make other people laugh. He takes palpable joy in being alive and takes pictures of everything as if he is documenting life.
Cassie is an energetic 2 year old who loves trains, planes, animals and babies.
Samantha is a happy 9 year old who loves to read and play soccer.
Gavin is smart and funny, loves superheroes and using his imagination...