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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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Siblings of childhood cancer heroes face their own challenges with incredible perseverance. Read more about these inspiring SuperSibs.

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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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The night before Matteo was diagnosed with a rare pediatric kidney cancer, his mom was up late baking cookies for a lemonade stand. Matteo had one of his kidneys removed, but unfortunately relapsed three months later. Today, he is 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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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 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.
Delbert
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
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.
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David loves listening to music, especially piano. One day his mom noticed his eye seemed to be glowing in a strange way, and he was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. He underwent chemo, blood tests and eye exams. Thankfully, David was deemed cancer-free!
Wyatt has always been a happy and loving boy. When he started acting differently, his family knew something was seriously wrong. After a trip to the ER, Wyatt was soon diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Today he is still fighting.
Six-year-old Karina loves cooking so much, she has a YouTube channel where she shares her very own cooking videos. In August 2020, Karina was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia that was Philadelphia chromosome-positive, but today she is NED!
At nearly 5 years old, Zoey is full of life! Zoey was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and is currently on a clinical trial that will last for three years. Her family started their small shop, Zoey's Boweys, to help fund pediatric cancer research.
Cautious but curious, Avani was a rule-following, organized, fun-loving, and big-hearted little girl. Sadly, Avani passed away at 11 years old from a burst brain tumor. It wasn't until months later that her parents learned it was DIPG, cancer.
Ailani's family calls her a true Warrior Princess as she fights acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Doctors discovered Ailani harbored a rare genetic mutation which makes standard treatment ineffective. Today, Ailani has reached remission!
Smart and sassy, Guinevere likes to garden, dress like a princess, dance, sing, and play with her friends. When she was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, she could no longer enjoy those things. Thankfully, in 2022 she finished treatment.
Keaton was an affectionate little boy with a love for Marvel superheroes, especially Captain America. In April, he tripped on his way to school which led to a DIPG diagnosis. His family was told he only had six-12 months to live.
Drew is a witty and funny 9-year-old who always makes his family laugh. In 2019, after a few weeks of experiencing strange symptoms, Drew was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma located primarily in his right jaw muscle. But he never asked "why me".
Owen is a silly kid who loves to joke around with his family. After assessing some strange bumps on his leg, Owen's doctor sent him for several tests and a biopsy. Owen was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, and today he has reached remission!
Karlee is a lovable, empathetic teenager. While she is not the biggest fan of change, she always tackles any obstacles with courage. Karlee was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma during the ice storm of December 2007 at 2 years old. Today, she is a survivor.