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.
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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.
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.