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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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Meet Our Heroes!

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Ryker Wright
Ryker Wright was only eight months old when he was diagnosed with extrarenal malignant...
Cameron Robertson
Cameron was born on September 13, 1997. He was a healthy 9-pound, 7-ounce baby...
Aedyn Stephens
Aedyn started having leg pain and bruising around December 2006...
Zack Hunter
Zack is only 4, but he is very bright and very brave. He is a loving ray of sunshine...
Erin Suidikas
Erin is an outgoing and compassionate young adult who loves helping others...
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.