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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 Jade Timmer
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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Priscilla Hernandez
Priscilla is one of the strongest people her family knows. When she was diagnosed with leukemia, she needed to get to treatment and then a clinical trial far from home. ALSF's Travel For Care program got her there, and today Priscilla is cancer-free!
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Giovanni Resendiz
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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Meet Our Heroes!

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Victoria Hernandez
Victoria was diagnosed with AML (acute myeloid leukemia) when she was just six months...
Wyatt Fuss
When Wyatt was 15 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma...
Nichole Silversteen
It was summer 2003 and Nichole was living with friends at the New Jersey Shore...
Malia Heck
At 2 years of age, Malia began experiencing symptoms of abdominal pain...
Kennedy Snyder
Kennedy has always been a happy, social child. But, soon after the arrival of her little brother, when she was just two years old, Kennedy began waking up at night screaming in horror. On car rides she would begin screaming that her neck hurt and she was
Bailey Johnson
Soon to be 15 years old, Bailey Johnson has already endured more medical...
Brian Thomas
Brian Thomas was a normal 16-year-old. He loved to play the drums, guitar and sing...
Cameron Mathes
My name is Cameron Mathes, and I am a cancer survivor.
Kaela Cruz
When brave little Kaela was diagnosed with oestosarcoma in 2007, her world turned upside down. Through family and faith, she made an amazing recovery! Now involved with ALSF, Kaela is an active young woman who shines in and out of the classroom.
Ann Reiff
Ann Reiff describes herself as a “glass half full” kind of person.
Dominic Smith
Dominic is an energetic, smart, engaging toddler who loves climbing on things and singing in the car. In July 2013, Dominic began experiencing a lot of bloody noses. His parents were worried.
Victoria "Tink" Preston
Victoria was a spunky, lovable and silly little girl.
Jillian Christine Swartz
Jillian was born on March 13, 1991 weighing in at 6 lbs. 10oz. and measuring 19 inches long.
Alexander Nobles
 Alexander "Alex" Nobles is truly a courageous hero. In 2013 he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma when he was just 3 years old. He underwent chemotherapy for much of his young life to fight the disease, and today he is cancer-free!
Christopher Rollins
Chris had beautiful smiling eyes, loved to make people laugh, and loved video games
Braxton Adkins
Braxton Adkins – LEGO® master and ninja fan –