“Keaton’s support has been an unexpected blessing that we didn’t know we needed until it was received.”
Princess Lea, 6 years old, loves playing outdoors, painting, coloring, playing with her siblings, and everything Jojo Siwa! Lea’s life-changing journey began November 30, 2020 in the midst of COVID, when she began experiencing excruciating pain. After 11 days of multiple tests and having her bone marrow examined, Lea was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at the age of 3.5. Over the next 2 years she received aggressive treatment and participated in a clinical trial as well. She has been in remission since February 2021 and continued her active treatment journey.
“Keaton’s support has been an unexpected blessing that we didn’t know we needed until it was received. As parents, you want to be so strong for your children and protect them from everything, but the reality is we had no idea what we were and would be experiencing along this healthcare journey.
Thank you for playing an integral part in normalizing Lea’s experience and her acceptance of physical changes. The Keaton’s family events connected us to families who are either walking similar pediatric cancer journeys like us or have overcome them. It allowed Lea and her siblings to meet new kids and make friends. More than anything, Keaton’s events provided a safe space for Lea and our family to be normal and feel comfortable with her physical changes such as losing her hair. Our family is also grateful for the various grocery and gas gift cards received – especially gas when we were commuting almost 40 minutes out, one-way, for three days a week for Lea’s treatment.”- Lea’s Parents, Mark and Alani.
On March 10th, 2023 Lea had her last spinal tap and intrathecal chemo appointment, and will soon have her port removed…all in time to celebrate her “ No Mo Chemo Party” this August!
She has been an amazing warrior goddess through it all and often was concerned with how others were feeling during her journey. We gained a new perspective on life through her resilience and pure joy. Her smile makes the world better and we’re beyond excited to see her impact on it. Well done, baby girl!” Lea’s Mom shares.
