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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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Adele White
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Patrick Edwards
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Gavin Morris
Gavin loved to play superheroes.
Kasey McAdams
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Lainie Afendoulis
The oldest of three girls, Lainie fit perfectly into the role of eldest sister...
Taylor Musser
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Ryan Cartafalsa
Life changed in an instant for the Cartafalsa family when their son Ryan, who had been experiencing balance issues, had a CAT scan that revealed an abnormality. He was diagnosed with ependymoma and began treatment, and today he is a survivor, cancer-free!
Prestun Seibel
Prestun Seibel
Prestun is a 10-year-old boy who is a video gamer at heart. When he was 3 years old, he had a limp and continuing leg pain. After a biopsy, it was revealed he had neuroblastoma.
Maisie Webb
When artistic and smart Maisie Webb was 2 years old, some pain in her foot unfortunately led to an ependymoma diagnosis. By age 4, she was in remission! Now a senior in high school, she is officially moving from chemo to college.
Kimiko Lindsey-Schroder
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Emily Pickman
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Avery Lynn
Avery Lynn was just a few weeks shy of her 5th birthday...
Haylee Hanes
On July 12, 2012 our 13-year-old daughter Haylee was playing...
Lise de Boer
In August 2009, after months with stomach ache, Lise was diagnosed...