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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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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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Gracie Connors
My husband Tim and I first experienced the immense love...
Lilah Petersiel
Lilah was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at birth when a tumor...
Waseem Syed
Waseem was a chubby, active toddler (age 3) in the...
Molly Hollway
Molly Hollway is 21 years old and has finished her sophomore year at the University of Minnesota...
Nate Richard
Nate is 6 years old and is a fun-loving kid who loves to play...
Arden Quinn Bucher
Just one month before her 3rd birthday, Arden had been...
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Brian Montgomery
Brian was always a very healthy and active little boy. He put fun into everything he did and had fun with everyone he knew.
Kayla Danzi
On Friday, June 8th, 2007 our lives were changed forever...
Bridget Smith
On April 11, 2007 our daughter, Bridget was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Mia Garito
Mia was 7 years old, with long chestnut brown hair and a smile like...
Maggie Gaal
Maggie is the definition of a survivor. She battled osteosarcoma at 9 years old and thankfully came out the other side. She is now a full-time member of Team Alex planning and running special event fundraisers.
Colyn McDaniel
You go through life and hear about bad things that happen to...
Michael Loomer
Alexandria Schaefer
My daughter Alexandria Schaefer, was diagnosed with Acute...
Devin Spriggs
Devin Spriggs and MaryBeth Tursi welcomed a healthy baby boy...
Sydney Marie
Sydney Marie’s story began on Thursday, May 17th, 3 days after...