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Honored Patients
Our Inspirations
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Joey S. |
Joey, age 4, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in March 2011. Joey is in the second year of his three year treatment protocol and is responding well to the medications. He absolutely loves break dancing for people and is the highlight of the clinic during his visits. He is looking forward to his debut at the Walk this year. |
Parker S. Allen Park, MI Downriver Walk Hero |
Parker, age 5, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on June 28, 2011. Parker just started his final phase of treatment, called "maintenance," which will be complete in November 2014. He is the youngest of three children and enjoys playing legos, superhero toys and drawing with his siblings. We look forward to having Parker on stage at this year's Downriver Walk with his team "Parker's Pals." |
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Ryan H. |
Ryan, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in December 2009, at age 2, has never lost his spirit or kindness toward others. After each poke, he asks for a second prize to bring home to his older brother and if a second prize is not available, he just gives his up. He is growing into a remarkable little boy with a tremendous sense of humor. If Ryan continues to stay on track, he is scheduled to complete treatment in February 2013, just before his 6th birthday. |
Tina W. |
After suffering from sudden and severe back pain for a few weeks, Tina was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Oct. 2010. After six rounds of chemotherapy, Tina faced another challenge - a stem cell transplant. March 22, 2011 ended one chapter and began another filled with hope and a sense of victory. With the support of family and friends, Tina returned to work 6 months after transplant and continues to live each day to the fullest. |
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Caitlyn J. |
Caitlyn was 8 yrs when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on March 1, 2010. She has fought her way back from many complications, a couple of them being life threatening, and always comes out smiling in the end. After all she has gone through she still looks forward in going to clinic twice a month to visit her Dr., nurses and her special cancer friends. On July 1, 2012 she hopes to receive her last chemo treatment, she will be age 11. Caitlyn loves to draw, play outside and text with her friends. Her favorite sports are soccer and basketball. |
Marissa W. |
Marissa, now age 4, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Januaray of 2010 at the age of 3 after weeks of dealing with fevers, bloody noses and being unable to walk. She is currently receiving treatments and hopes to be done in March of 2013. Marissa loves cheerleading and will be competing in the National Miss Michigan contest in July of 2012 in Dearborn, Michigan. During her cancer journey she has met some wonderful friends and cancer patients and is so fortunate for the great care she receives from her Dr. and nurses. |
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David M. |
At 18 years old, David embraced life with enthusiasm, passion and a tremendous sense of humor. His priorities were faith, family and friends. On May 11, 2011, just one week prior to high school graduation, David was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He accepted his diagnosis with courage and a fierce will to fight. He endured chemotherapy treatments, bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and several hospital stays. Unfortunately, complications from the chemotherapy won and David passed away on November 28, 2011. Without words, and just a few hours before he passed, David pointed up to Heaven. It was his way of saying that God was in control. David taught how to live with purpose, persevere through adversity, and taught what it meant to live by faith. |
Sugar Cookies By: Shelly Goldman, Survivor How do I thank you -Just for You- |
Read Full Stories of Our Heros: Joey S., David M., and Parker S.
