When Fionah Raymond was just 3-months-old, her ear began to bleed without stopping. This was initially thought to be related to an ear infection, but when the symptoms progressed despite treatment, it was later discovered to be a rare and … Read More
In the summer of 2014, Brannon’s parents couldn’t find a doctor who could explain their son’s frequent headaches and vomiting. When he woke up one morning and said he felt like his head was going to explode, his mother rushed … Read More
by Angie Blaser, Ava’s mom Ava Blaser was three years old when she was diagnosed on Father’s Day 2011 with Stage 5 Bilateral Wilms (a form of kidney cancer in both kidneys). This was just five days after her first … Read More
When a tough tackle left Jovan, 13, with a concussion during a school football game in fall 2017, his mother Twana rushed him to their local emergency department. A CAT scan, however, suggested something larger may be at play. That’s … Read More
At just 9 years old, Benjamin Burke has already earned the title of philanthropist. This holiday season, the young leukemia patient is making a difference with a gift of 1,000 gift cards for patients at Lurie Children’s. Just days after … Read More
Thanks to a recent $525,000 gift from Cal’s Angels in support of Lurie Children’s Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, more children facing a cancer diagnosis will have access to less toxic and more individualized therapies – … Read More
Rob Gregory, a professional photographer, knows first-hand what it takes to battle cancer – being a superhero. Gregory is a cancer survivor himself. Six years ago, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer, synovial sarcoma, which led to his leg … Read More
Lurie Children’s Beads of Courage program is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Each year, hundreds of patients take part in our program. For a child facing cancer, it is often difficult to put feelings into words. The Beads of Courage program, … Read More
When asked to describe her journey through cancer treatment, 10-year old Rosie only needs to point to her collection of more than 4,000 beads to help explain her life-long battle with inoperable brain tumors. Among the sea of beads, each … Read More