Honored Patients

Our 2011 Light The Night Walk Inspirations

At each of our Walks, we honor local blood cancer patients, our inspirations.

Leukemia remains the most common form of cancer diagnosed in children.In 1964, a child under the age of five diagnosed with Acute Mymphoblastic Leukemia had a 3% survival rate.Thanks to your dedication and support,today that same child has a survival rate of 91.2%!

SARASOTA - Hannah Swain

Hannah, age 8, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in May 2007 and is currently in remission after several years of chemotherapy treatments. Hannah enjoys acting and singing, is on a gymnastic team and loves popcorn and cheese!

Hannah?s message: "Everything is better with smiles and great doctors! Love your nurses!"

TAMPA - Lucy Galban

Lucy, age 3, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia November 9, 2009. She has been in active treatment for over a year and is expected to continue active treatment for another year and a half. Lucy takes chemo via daily pills, medi-port and her spine every 90 days.

Lucy is a very special girl! She is unpredictable, outgoing and a girlie-girl at heart. She loves to dress up in princess dresses and high heels and cannot leave the house without a fashionable bow to match her outfit. On the other hand, she loves having an older brother who exposes her to boy things like his t-ball set to practice hitting her home runs.

PINELLAS - Stevie Monokandilos

Stevie, age 5, is in remission and will undergo chemotherapy until March 2013. Like many children his age, Stevie is not a big fan of school; he would much rather be home playing with his brother, Stelio (age 8) and sisters, Caroline (age 10) and Lena (age 1). He also enjoys playing video games, baseball and soccer. Stevie?s favorite color is blue!