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Honored Patients
Our Inspirations
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Will P.
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Will, age 4, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in May 2010. Will is in the second year of his three year treatment protocol and is responding well to the medications and tests. He's currently enjoying playing with his big brother, Jack, and preparing for his second annual team debut at the Walk this year as team "Will Power." |
Kyle P.
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Kyle, age 5, was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML) at 33 months old on September 11, 2008. He has endured a battery of tests and treatments and is currently in remission. Now, Kyle gets blood draws every 6 weeks and visits the clinic every 3 months. He's finally getting to enjoy the life of a typical 5-year-old by playing |
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Brian Ciluffo Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids Walk Hero |
Brian was diagnosed with Anaplastic T-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma during his last semester of college at age 22. He spent 23 days in ICU to become strong enough to receive chemotherapy. Two days before his 3rd round of chemo, Brian received his diploma from GVSU. Now, at age 26, Brian is enjoying life totally cancer-free, is pursuing a teaching career and coaches football and baseball at Grandville High School. |
Jessica Sharpe |
At the age of 14, Jessica was diagnosed with AML and was in the hospital for 3 months. Shortly after her discharge, her leukemia had returned and she needed a bone marrow transplant (BMT). She relapsed for the 3rd time and developed a tumor on her brain, so another BMT was needed. During her 9 years of treatment she overcame many obstacles and complications. Today, Jessica is cancer-free and celebrates life everyday. |
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Mike McCormick Portage, MI |
Mike, age 23, was diagnosed with ALL in his last semester at Michigan Tech. Mike left school, and after 8 months of treatment, he could say he was in remission. Mike plans on graduating from college in December of 2011 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He said having cancer is the hardest thing he will ever have to deal with in life, but he doesn't have any other option than to fight it and beat it, which will make him stronger. |
Phoenix Miller Battle Creek, MI Kalamazoo/BC Walk Hero |
Phoenix Miller of Battle Creek, MI was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the age of two in Jan. 2011. Two months into treatment she developed an ear infection that has left her with complete and permanent hearing loss. Phoenix is still undergoing treatment and is a survivor because she wakes up every morning and she fights. She does not show fear, she does not give up and never quits smiling. |
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Sugar Cookies By: Shelly Goldman, Survivor How do I thank you -Just for You-
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