
Meet Keaton’s Kiddo – Samerah
14-year-old Samerah, best known as Sam has been battling quite the challenging journey, but with the love and support of her family, friends, and community she has been able to overcome so much. At the very young age of 2 months old, Sam was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromatosis is not an isolated disorder. It causes several different conditions and can lead to the development of tumors on the brain, spine, and the nerves that send signals between the brain and spinal cord.

“When someone has cancer, the whole family and everyone who loves them does too”
DREAM BIG. NEVER GIVE UP. LOVE ON ONE ANOTHER.

Mahalia ~ Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance Childhood Cancer Awareness Ambassador

Meet Avarie diagnosed with Acute Pre B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia
13 year old Avarie, who also likes to go by “Stinks,” is a spirited young man with a fun personality and a big heart. Like many boys his age, Avarie

Imagine Spending 278 Days in a Hospital

“My tumor is gone you can actually see my heart now.”
For 9 year old Kameron, sports were an important part of his life. Kameron often enjoyed playing a variety of sports including baseball, football, and basketball. Unfortunately, Kameron started to

2018 John McLean Hero Award Winner & The Decision that Saved His Life
Alexander Parra, 17 Senior, Woodcreek High School Diagnosis: Osteosarcoma, August 2016 Currently in remission “Always stay positive and never think negatively. Look for guidance from family and friends and never

“I Need A Bone Marrow Donor to Save Me”
Christopher was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in May of 2009 at just 10 years old. After many appointments and experimental treatments, Christopher was fortunate enough to enter remission. In