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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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Ashtyn Schwartz
Ashtyn is 3 1/2 years old. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic...
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Kara kelly
In October 2007, four-year-old Kara told Bonnie, "Mom, I need...
Charlotte Rose McAuliffe
Charlotte Rose McAuliffe was a happy and spunky 3 year-old who...
Dylan Coleman
Dylan was diagnosed at the age of 3, after having 3 bouts of strep...
AJ Meany
In 2006 my brother was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma. He received...
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...