Childhood Cancer

You are here

Home » Childhood Cancer » Childhood Cancer Heroes

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.

Read More
Share Your Hero’s Story Update Your Hero's Story

Siblings of childhood cancer heroes face their own challenges with incredible perseverance. Read more about these inspiring SuperSibs.

Read or Submit SuperSibs Stories
Alexandra Scott
Featured Hero
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.
Read More
Featured Hero
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!
Read More
Featured Hero
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!
Read More
1
2
3

Meet Our Heroes!

SEARCH FOR A HERO
Louis Semel
Louis was stricken with rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of 8, which required...
Amanda "Janaye" White
My daughter Amanda "Janaye" White has been in remission from Wilm's...
Matt Schechter
It’s so strange to think back in time when our lives were so very different...
Cora Garola
After recurrent ear infections and trips to the pediatrician, blood work...
Ishani Sathianathan
It was June of 2006 in Georgetown, TX. My husband Kumar and I had just...
Max Levine
In March 2001, when he was 10-years-old, Max Levine came home...
Alex Newman
We had lost our first child, a son, to a rare birth defect.
Benjamen Snyder
Benjamen was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of childhood...
Leah Chapman
Leah Chapman was a vibrant, healthy 13-year-old, who loved...
Grace Maureen Sprano
July 14th 2009 marks the one year anniversary of Grace being cancer free!
Anneliese Lawton
Little Miss Anneliese was a happy, healthy and very smiley baby...
Josiah Sanchez
Josiah is the youngest of 5 children. He has 2 sisters and...
Makade Gaige Thom
My son, Makade Gaige Thom, was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma...
Brett Jensen
Brett Jensen was a vibrant, healthy 21-year-old, who had a career change...
Andrew Crawford
My hero is my brave, strong and amazing son Andrew...
Brayden Alex Miller
Brayden was a healthy happy baby boy who was born two months early