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Honored Patients
Our Inspirations
At each of our Walks, we honor a local blood cancer patient. Thank you to our 2009 Honored Patients, our inspirations.
PINELLAS 2009
Brandon Amato
Brandon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on May 5, 2007 . He is currently receiving daily chemo treatments at home and goes to monthly clinical visits at All Children's Hospital.
Brandon loves riding his bike and playing with his brothers! He loves all trains, cars and dump trucks and loves the New York Yankees. Brandon says daily, "Never give up!" This incredible little boy is our Hero of Hope for the 2009 Pinellas Light The Night Walk.
TAMPA 2009
Madison Cavanaugh
Madison was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on September 22, 2008. She is currently receiving treatment at All Children's Hospital until October of 2011. Madison will be five years old this coming June.
More information to come on Madison!
TAMPA 2009
Janet Sturman
Janet was diagnosed with Marginal Zone non-Hodgkin?s Lymphoma (stage IVA) in March 2008. She is currently in remission but will receive Rituxan once a week over the course of two years to keep the lymphoma at bay.
Her favorite weekend activities include taking her dogs, Einstein, Lily and Judd to the dog beach or park. She loves visiting friends, ready, writing poetry and re-learning how to play the guitar. Janet says, "Hope is the melody of the future and determination gives you the resolve to keep going despite the roadblocks that lie before you." This inspiring woman is our 2009 Tampa Hero of Hope.
SARASOTA 2009
Joe Simmons
Joe was diagnosed with Burkitt?s Lymphoma on December 17, 2007 . He is currently receiving chemotherapy and his condition is being monitored.
Joe is a freshman student at Manatee Community College. He enjoys writing, theatre, music, film, history, anthropology, swimming and painting. Joe says, "Stay strong and healthy in body and mind. Keep yourself occupied; have things you love to give your mind rest." This amazing young man is our Hero of Hope for the 2009 Sarasota Light The Night Walk.
