Honoring Joy on National Down Syndrome Day
Today, on National Down Syndrome Day, we recognize that children with Down Syndrome are 10 to 20 times more likely to develop leukemia. This unique connection between childhood cancer and Down Syndrome—a reality for many families, including our beloved Keaton’s Kiddo, Joy.
While the focus is understandably on the child battling cancer, siblings face their own emotional challenges. They may experience feelings of worry, fear, confusion, or even guilt, and it’s important to acknowledge their role and provide support for them as well.
Keaton Kiddos – Samantha
Meet Samantha who was diagnosed in 2013 with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Here she is at age 14, currently in treatment, holding up her snuggle blanket from her “hope chest” provided
Keaton Kiddos – Marisa
Meet Marisa, she was diagnosed in 2013 with Neuroblastoma at age 2. Here she is with her daddy and is happy to say she is cancer free!
Keaton Kiddos – Ashleigh
Meet Ashleigh, she was diagnosed at 17 years old with Osteosarcoma. Now at 18 she is such an inspiration as she is currently in treatment but striving to pursue an
Keaton Kiddos – Caleb
Meet Caleb who was diagnosed in 2012 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is currently in treatment at age 3.
Keaton Kiddos – Lily
Lily Age 3 Diagnosis: Lily was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2012 and KRM has provided ongoing financial assistance for their family through the family navigator program utilizing various services such
Keaton Kiddos – Sierra
Sierra Age 18 Diagnosis: Ovarian Cancer – “I got to pay for my first semester of college with my scholarship from Keaton Raphael Memorial!” Sierra told her story to over a
Keaton Kiddos – Juan
Meet Juan, he was diagnosed at age 6 with Recurrent Medulloblastoma. Juan is currently 10 years old and still battling for his end of chemo.
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