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Aiden’s Joy

In the months before Aiden’s diagnosis, something just didn’t feel right. Once a thriving and energetic toddler, he began to show signs that, at first, seemed minor—but his parents knew better. It was the end of the COVID era, and Aiden, who had rarely been ill, suddenly came down with two back-to-back upper respiratory infections. … Read more

Mighty Joey

“Her bloodwork is consistent with Leukemia” the six words that changed our lives forever. In November 2020, in the middle of the covid pandemic, I brought my generally just not feeling well 6-year-old Joey to her pediatrician’s office. As my third child, I assumed maybe it was strep throat, and we would be on our … Read more

The Hanson Family

Isabella Hanson–sweet little Izzy–was born on November 23rd, 2018. Her mom and dad, Laura and Josh, and her big sister, Nia, were simply in love. Life was good and simple at the start. Nia, a talented dancer, had several classes a week. As a toddler, Izzy would watch her big sister in awe. One day, … Read more