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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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Erin Keenan
Erin was diagnosed 2/05 with stage IV neuroblastoma. She went from being...
Trevor James Gresko
On December 30, 2002 our son Trevor James Gresko was born. Our hearts melted...
Allison Michelle Holmes
Allison was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in early August.
Kennedy Jayde Bougher
Kennedy Jayde Bougher was an active 10 year old when she complained of pain...
Olivia Weber
On October 31, 2007 Olivia Weber was only 9 months old when she was diagnosed...
Meghan Olivia Norris
On February 7, 2007, we discovered that Meghan had a tumor in the cerebellum...
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Scott Driscoll
Scott was born in Hartford Hospital on February 23, 1992. He was born 7lbs...
Liam James Kane
Liam was always the typical little boy who loved running, playing, laughing...
Sean Mahoney
Sean (at 2 years-old) was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer called Rhabdomy...
Nicholas Vicidomini
Nicholas Vicidomini was a 7 ½ year old dynamo when he was diagnosed with...
Cole Patrick Fitzgerald
When Cole Patrick Fitzgerald was nearly 3 years old, he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. While he was given mere weeks to live, Cole then went on to survive his diagnosis by 15 years. Sadly, after Cole was diagnosed with a new cancer, he passed away.
Elizabeth Buell-Fleming
On December 26, 2006, a 10x11 cm tumor was found in Elizabeth’s abdomen...
Andrew Sprague
Andrew has always been a playful, curious, and outgoing boy. At the age of...
Madison Lewis
When Madison was 4 years old she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, the same disease that robbed Alex Scott of her life.
Bobby Croyle
On December 15, 2003, Bobby had his 6-month well-baby check-up. We thought...
Aaron Doerger
Aaron Doerger was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma on May...