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Our Inspirations in 2009

Charleston Ian Lester Ian Lester was three years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).  He is now in his second to last phase of treatment, after which he will be able to return to preschool.  Ian loves trains more than ever and enjoys going out for rides in the car and walks in his neighborhood. In May of 2009, Ian's mother, Rebecca, ran the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA with the Society's Team in Training program to honor her son.  Team in Training provides novices and athletes with coaching to complete an endurance event while they raise funds for LLS. Rebecca raised $4,100 while training for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. In October, she will run the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco with Team in Training. You can following her progress at http://pages.teamintraining.org/sc/nikesf09/rlester

Columbia Jayce Black  Jayce was born with congenital acute myleloid leukemia (A.M.L.), receiving his first dose of chemotherapy before he was a month old.  His parents were told that his chance of surviving was very slim.  Fortunately, Jayce survived and is now in remission.  2009 marks his second year being off treatment.  Jayce loves to read, play with trains, cars, and balls and loves his big brother Jordan.  You can follow Jayce's story at www.caringbridge.org/visit/jayceblack.

Greenville Laura Harris After surviving non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1999, Laura Harris was diagnosed with yet another blood cancer in 2007: large cell lymphoma.  To keep her spirits high, Harris enjoys engaging in activities involving physical fitness - pilates, yoga, cycling, and gardening.

Rock Hill Ethan Shaw Seven-year-old Ethan Shaw was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (A.L.L.) in 2005 and finished his treatments in January of 2009.  He loves NHL, NFL, animals, nature, swimming, art, theatre, and music.

More honored patient biographies to come soon!