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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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Sam Johnson
In January of 2004, Sam had been sick for a few weeks. Fatigue, nausea...
Bryce Raub
Bryce’s cancer journey began on March 27, 2009 when a lump was discovered...
Quintin Hogle
Quintin is a one-year-old boy that was diagnosed with ALL...
Alexis Iliana
Alexis was born on June 24, 1999 and passed away in August 2003...
Olivia Calbazana
Olivia was a happy, healthy 3-year-old until she was rushed to the ER in 2008 and diagnosed with a brain tumor. She courageously underwent chemotherapy for almost two years. Today, Olivia is happy and healthy as she gets ready for college!
Gabriella Rose Tuono
Gabriella Rose Tuono was born on May 10, 2007. She was born...
Jacqueline Poeggel
Jackie was diagnosed with leukemia (M1, AML) on December 24, 2006...
Lincoln Humbles
After being blessed with a healthy, lively little girl in January of 2005...
Aurora Leigh
My baby girl Aurora Leigh was most likely born with her tumors...
Dominick Shelley
Dominick is a happy and otherwise healthy 23-month-old boy...
Maggie Jo Rennie
Maggie Jo was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in her...
Noxah Palomo
Noxah was a healthy active 12-year-old who loved a variety of sports...
Tyler Wiley
Tyler was a normal and healthy teenage boy who played all his favorite...
Raymond Bautista
Hello, my name is Raymond, and here is a brief history of my battle...
Madison Mingloski
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Alexandria Silva
My darling Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 1996...