Born premature, Maverick is just that: a maverick. A distended stomach and reduced appetite brought Maverick to his pediatrician, but after a CT scan revealed a tumor he was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma before he turned 1. |
Brave Little Adam is the kindest boy his family knows. He loves to help people, but when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, it was his turn to be helped. He had six months of chemotherapy to prepare for surgery, and struggles with his vision today. |
Soccer enthusiast Will thought he was just out of shape when he began getting easily winded and lightheaded between soccer seasons. But after a visit to the hospital, Will discovered he was fighting cancer: B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. |
Juno was a happy and curious baby. He soaked in love and reflected it right back. He loved cuddling and listening to his family sing and whistle to him. He had a sweet little voice, and only a handful of bad days despite his rare cancer diagnosis. |
Outgoing, silly and stubborn, Tenzin is a little boy with a lot of fight in him. When he was diagnosed with leukemia, his world immediately turned upside down, but Tenzin took it all in stride. Today, he is in the maintenance stage of treatment. |
When Olivia’s parents noticed swelling behind her right eye, they took her to an ophthalmologist who sent them to the ER right away... Olivia had a tumor the size of a golf ball. More than 66 weeks of treatment later, Olivia has reached remission! |
Behind Chloe’s sweet and shy disposition is a funny and friendly 10-year-old. At 4 years old Chloe began experiencing strange leg pains that moved to her arms and back. Today, Chloe is traveling to bravely fight until she beats neuroblastoma! |
At 3-and-a-half years old, Sam's parents found a large lump on Sam's abdomen. He underwent surgery to remove it and was cancer-free for a short time. When the cancer returned, it was treated like stage 4 neuroblastoma. Sam has been cancer-free since 2017! |
Collin was a social butterfly who loved to have fun. He was diagnosed twice with ALL, and after 12 wonderful years cancer-free, he was diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma and began fighting all over again. Sadly he passed away, but was an inspiration. |
Breeonne is a 30-year-old two-time cancer survivor. She is a loving, giving, spontaneous, outgoing, focused, determined and down-to-earth person. Even as a child, cancer couldn't keep her down. |
Diego is a unique, creative teenager who loves to learn. He was diagnosed with AML in 2021 and had a difficult time through treatment. After battling complication after complication, Diego received a bone marrow transplant and today is in remission! |
Jillian was a courageous and strong-willed child. She always had a smile on her face, and no matter the pain she felt, always made sure everyone else had smiles too. Jill received treatment for neuroblastoma the year she was born, but sadly passed away. |
Julia has an outgoing and bubbly personality and loves being surrounded by friends and family. After she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, she went through rigorous treatment. Today, she is in remission and acts as an ALSF Ambassador! |
Ezra is a 7-year-old sweetheart. He loves being around people and playing with friends whenever he can. After he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, he struggled with treatment. Nothing seemed to be working for him. |
Today, Delbert is 21 years old and working in heavy equipment mechanics. He and his fiancée live happily in Texas with their “four-legged kids.” But back in 2016, Delbert had no idea what his future would hold. |
Beaudin is an avid speed-cuber who can solve a Rubik’s cube without a problem. At 6 years old he came down with what seemed like a bad cold. Eventually, doctors discovered he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. |