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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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Kingsley, a sporty and resilient child, was 11 months old when seemingly endless tests revealed he had Wilms tumor. He had a kidney removed with the tumor and immediately began chemotherapy. Today, he's 14, soaring through school, and cancer-free!
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After finding an orange-sized mass in the middle of his chest, Gabriel was diagnosed with lymphoma, an uncommon type of cancer for kids as young as he was. At 3 years old, Gabe fought cancer and successfully went into remission in May 2024!
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Viviana is a vibrant and fun-loving little girl. After showing several strange symptoms, Viviana was taken to the ER and was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia soon after. Today her laughter is still contagious as she's in the midst of treatment!
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When Annie was born she did not produce tears. After a visit to her pediatric ophthalmologist who noticed tumors on her eye, she was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma.
Erin is a pre-veterinary student and a cancer survivor. When she was 2 years old she underwent difficult treatment for neuroblastoma, and lives with many health complications. But she's a star, shining light on childhood cancer by sharing her own story.
Koa was an amazing little boy who could make anyone laugh. After he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, he fought for five months. Sadly, Koa passed away.
"We found the first symptom on day one, and by day three he had a cancer diagnosis." Maverick was just 20 months old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and began treatment. Today he is doing well!
Johnathan, called Jack by his loved ones, has practiced resilience throughout his life. Sports taught him this skill, and his cancer diagnosis put it to the test. Now, while Jack fights to win competitive swim meets, he also fights Hodgkin lymphoma.
Brynn is a typical tween who loves basketball, horseback riding, dance, Girl Scouts, and Taylor Swift. What was not-so-typical was her cancer diagnosis. Brynn had a grapefruit-sized brain tumor at 2 years old. Today, she is cancer-free!
Mark couldn't wait to be born. He decided to make his entrance to the world in the car, rather than wait for a hospital room. But as soon as 6 weeks old, Mark began facing many challenges, including cancer relapses, in his young life.
Viviana is a vibrant and fun-loving little girl. After showing several strange symptoms, Viviana was taken to the ER and was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia soon after. Today her laughter is still contagious as she's in the midst of treatment!
After finding an orange-sized mass in the middle of his chest, Gabriel was diagnosed with lymphoma, an uncommon type of cancer for kids as young as he was. At 3 years old, Gabe fought cancer and successfully went into remission in May 2024!
Marloe Rain was a soul full of sunshine. She danced her way through multiple rounds of radiation and even kept dancing to her favorite songs through the harshest rounds of chemotherapy. She is a hero to her family, who hopes to keep sharing her story.
Chris loves baseball – he has a history of playing for his high school team and is a longtime fan of the San Francisco Giants. However, when he was in high school, Chris began having strange symptoms. Today, Chris is a three-time survivor of glioblastoma.
Rachel loves math, being artistic, and being active – she's improving at swimming and wheelchair basketball! Since being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, Rachel has had chemotherapy, radiation, and an above-the-knee amputation. Today, she is NED.
Everett is a 2-month-old baby who loves showing off his gummy smile. He's also been in treatment for retinoblastoma his whole life. Today, Everett is undergoing chemotherapy to fight his cancer early.