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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! |
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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." |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Connor is two and a half and loves being with his twin sister Claire, being outside, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, cars and trucks. |
