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Tampa Girl, 4 Years Cancer-Free, Needs Votes to Win Art Contest
Community HeroesMar 26

Tampa Girl, 4 Years Cancer-Free, Needs Votes to Win Art Contest

A 12-year-old leukemia survivor who painted through years of chemotherapy is competing for her dream to have her artwork displayed in a museum. The community can help make it happen with free votes.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Hosts Blood Drive for Kids
Community HeroesMar 25

11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Hosts Blood Drive for Kids

Seth Walsh survived leukemia five times thanks to 225 blood transfusions from his community. Now his family's nonprofit has collected over 500 donations to help other children fighting cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
10-Year-Old Gets New Heart After Beating Cancer at 5 Months
Community HeroesFeb 24

10-Year-Old Gets New Heart After Beating Cancer at 5 Months

William Goff survived leukemia as a baby, but chemotherapy damaged his heart. Two years ago, he received a life-saving transplant and now plays baseball again.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Teen Rings Cancer-Free Bell 24 Years After Dad Danced for Cure
Community HeroesFeb 20

Teen Rings Cancer-Free Bell 24 Years After Dad Danced for Cure

Daisy Myer celebrated her 16th birthday cancer-free, three years after a leukemia diagnosis that came just days after turning 13. The Pennsylvania teen's recovery completed a remarkable circle: her dad danced at Penn State THON in 2001 to raise money for kids with cancer, never knowing his own daughter would one day benefit from the same program.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
11-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Named Wisconsin Hero
Community HeroesFeb 5

11-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Named Wisconsin Hero

Liam Sanborn, who beat leukemia four times before his 12th birthday, will lead Wisconsin's Big Climb fundraiser for blood cancer research. The warrior whose name means strength is turning his toughest moments into hope for others.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read