Meet Sam, an incredibly talented 19-year-old athlete who, over the past seven years, has not only conquered a blood disorder but two types of cancer with a positive attitude, strong faith, and a remarkable sense of humor. This journey has…
Age: 3.5 Diagnosis: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Favorite Things: glitter, horses, Frozen, racing, and hugs This month’s Featured Fighter story will take on a different format. I, the writer of these monthly stories, am the mom of Isla, this month’s Featured…
Age: 13 Diagnosis: B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Favorite Things: spending time with family, NBA/NFL stats, playing volleyball Meet Harlow, a thirteen-year-old with a huge heart for others and a whole lot of grit. She is the oldest of two sisters…
Age: 20 Diagnosis: Ewing Sarcoma Favorite Things: nature and photography Meet Emanuel, a twenty-year-old survivor with a huge heart and a soft spot for his nine nieces and nephews. As a reserved guy within a large family, he enjoys escaping…
Diagnosis: AUL and AML Favorite Things: getting messy with slime and shaving cream, riding her tricycle, doing fun experiments Meet Ada, a little girl from Waunakee with a deep joy for life and a genuine love for people. Ada loved…
Age: 14 Diagnosis: Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma Favorite Things: engineering, skiing, and computers Meet Isaac, an easy-going 14-year-old hockey player from Waukesha who can frequently be found honing his skills with his brother on their backyard ice rink. Isaac has an incredibly…
Age: 14 Diagnosis: B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Favorite Things: video games, spending time with his dog, and experimenting in the kitchen, with guacamole as his specialty Meet Micaiah, a remarkably talented 14-year-old artist who enjoys sketching anime and has…
Age: 5 Diagnosis: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Age at Diagnosis: 5 Favorite Things: Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Super Mario Bros Meet Ryland, a silly, sensitive, and affectionate 5-year-old from Kaukauna, WI. He has a rapidly growing collection…
Age: 14 Diagnosis: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Age at Diagnosis: 13 Favorite Things: soccer, watching baseball, and swimming Meet fourteen-year-old Norah, the 2023 TMJ4 MACC*Star designer. She is a four-sport athlete who loves playing soccer, watching baseball, swimming, and hanging…
Age: 3 Diagnosis: Standard Risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Age at Diagnosis: 3 Favorite Things: Paw Patrol, Mario Bros, or Lightning McQueen Meet Kyler, a witty and outgoing three-year-old who loves anything Paw Patrol, Mario Bros, or Lightning McQueen. His…
