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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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Katana Gambino
Katana was a creative spirit, sharing stories and developing movies in her head with her action figures. Her imagination ran wild and her heart was big. While she passed away at just 3 from leukemia, her parents continue to raise awareness in her honor.
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Sawyer Knoblock
Sawyer is a young man with a big personality who always shows so much love for others. When he was diagnosed with germinoma, treatment had to be tailored specifically to him since he also has Down syndrome. Luckily, it worked and today Sawyer is NED!
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Waylon Wade
Waylon is a determined 5-year-old who can find joy in the little things. His treatment has been long and intense for medulloblastoma, but with help from ALSF's Travel for Care program, Waylon has reached important appointments and today he is stable!
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Jordan DuPriest
Jordan DuPriest was a straight-A student, full of life with a passion for saving...
Walker Brooks
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Faith Hamilton
Faith Hamilton’s favorite saying is very appropriate -- “Have Faith!”
Jillian “Jilly Bean” Miller
Jillian is four and loves to dance and sing! She love bubbles, balloons and playing...
Antonio Gomez-Colon
Antonio, aka Tony, is a strong, positive, happy and funny boy...
Luke Vollberg
After 3 weeks of vomiting upon waking and a few days of progressively...
Shelby Purvis
Shelby Purvis is a 17-year-old with a passion for pastry! She is a talented art...
Cecilia Colison
Cecilia was diagnosed with anaplastic Medulloblastoma in January 2012...
Brendan Barrie
After a quick finger-prick blood test, the nurse returned less than five minutes later and told them...
Kiilliu Ford Jr.
On September 15, 2011 my then seven-year-old nephew Kiilliu (pronounced Key-Lou)...
Hannah McStay
Hannah is a very happy, active, energetic girl who loves pink, purple, sparkles, soccer and dance...
Bella Restaino
Bella is an energetic, outgoing 8 year old who loves to sing, dance and create stories starring...
Olivia Brobst
Olivia is a smart, sweet, spunky and fun-loving four year old who doesn't like to take...
Zach Cartwright
As Zach approached his second birthday, there were a few days when he wasn’t eating...
Haven Lawson
Haven is my granddaughter that I thought I would never have...
Michelle Gonzaga
Michelle is a 29-year-old mom of two living in California...