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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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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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Josiah Sanchez
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Brett Jensen
Brett Jensen was a vibrant, healthy 21-year-old, who had a career change...
Andrew Crawford
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Brayden Alex Miller
Brayden was a healthy happy baby boy who was born two months early
Sabrina Lynn Fraley
Sabrina Lynn Fraley loved dancing, singing and being creative...
Gavin Carr
Gavin is a quick-witted bright 5-year-old who has more energy than all...
MyaRose Harris
One night I received a call from Mya's Nana telling me she found...
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Gregory Sandberg
Gregory was born in July of 2003. He was always a happy and...
Haley Slaney
Haley was born March 26, 2003 at 11:19AM, two minutes after...
Cody McDuffie
Before November 30th, 2006, our family had never heard of...
Miranda Beamer
At the end of August 2007 we found a lump on Miranda’s back...
Janessa Joseph
Janessa was born with Down syndrome and during her...
John Eric Bartels
John Eric's story begins with his birth on June 18, 2006. What a Father's...
Leo Dubinsky
Leo was born in February 2003, early but without problems. It was...
Henry Scheck
Our son Henry was born on July 22, 2004 and was diagnosed with Anaplastic...