Category: Keaton Kiddos

Nathaniel Age: 6 Diagnosis: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia     On March 8th, 2017, 5 year old Nathaniel was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 5. At the time, Nathaniel’s dad was not working and finances were incredibly tight for the family. Nathaniel’s parents were not sure how they were going to be able […]

On January 26th 2018, 14 year old Terrell officially finished his 3 ½ years of treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia! This day was very special for Terrell and his family as they have overcome a tremendous amount of obstacles and challenges from the moment of diagnosis.

At age 2 a child should be running wild after discovering their legs move faster than a crawling pace but instead Mason spends his time in and out of hospital beds. This small but courageous fighter is currently taking on the biggest battle of his life and you would never know by that smile on his […]

Emily age 13 Diagnosis: Liver Sarcoma-Hepatocellular carcinoma is a rare disease in which cancerous cells are found in the tissues of the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma may occur in multiple sites within the liver, and is much less responsive to chemotherapy than hepatoblastoma. Cancer cells can also spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body. The most […]

Katie age 16 Diagnosis: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia– Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the body’s white blood cells (WBCs). Normally, WBCs help fight infection and protect the body against disease. But in leukemia, WBCs turn cancerous and multiply when they shouldn’t, resulting in too many abnormal WBCs, which then interfere with organ function. Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia– CML […]

Nolan age 4 Diagnosis: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia– Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the body’s white blood cells (WBCs). Normally, WBCs help fight infection and protect the body against disease. But in leukemia, WBCs turn cancerous and multiply when they shouldn’t, resulting in too many abnormal WBCs, which then interfere with organ function.

Elijah age 4 Diagnosis: Neuroblastoma is a rare disease in which a solid tumor (a lump or mass caused by uncontrolled or abnormal cell growth) is formed by special nerve cells called neuroblasts. Normally, these immature cells grow and mature into functioning nerve cells. But in neuroblastoma, they become cancer cells instead.

Draven age 3 Diagnosis: Neuroblastoma is a rare disease in which a solid tumor (a lump or mass caused by uncontrolled or abnormal cell growth) is formed by special nerve cells called neuroblasts. Normally, these immature cells grow and mature into functioning nerve cells. But in neuroblastoma, they become cancer cells instead.

Chloe – Age 3 Diagnosis: Down Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia– In acute myeloid leukemia (AML), too many immature white blood cells (called myeloid blasts) are made causing cancer of the blood.