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Meet Cailen: A little hero kicking cancer
Written by Lynne Golodner 5-year-old Cailen is smart. He is high energy, likes to camp and spend time with family. Just the other day, he asked his parents, Cody and Aly, what 3x3x3 equals. He’s…
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Four Forever Friends
High school graduation is a meaningful milestone for most, but it’s even more special for young women who’ve faced challenges and come out on top. By Lynne Golodner Although they can’t quite picture what it’s…
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Meet Je’Nailya: A High School Senior Who Plans to Make Everyone Feel Beautiful.
By Lynne Golodner “Sickle cell is an up-and-down roller coaster,” says Je’Nailya Belew. “One minute you can be fine, and then three years ago, I lost my ability to walk.” When she was in the…
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Meet Danielle: A High School Senior Who Heads into a Future of Fantastic Storytelling and Riveting Performance.
By Lynne Golodner It’s going to be different to live several states away from her family and friends, but Danielle McKay is ready for the adventure. Graduating this spring from Farmington Central High School, she…
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Meet Haley: A High School Senior Who Makes the Most of Every Moment – Thanks to True Friendships and Welcoming Acceptance from KKC.
By Lynne Golodner Haley Wallace doesn’t let anything get her down. A child survivor of Rhabdomyosarcoma – a rare cancer that was caught early – Haley is graduating from Madison High School in Adrian, Mich.,…
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Meet Paris: Healing the World Through the Power of Breath and Friendship.
By Lynne Golodner When Paris Davis first came to Kids Kicking Cancer (KKC) as the sibling of two brothers with Sickle Cell, she was shy. “I stayed to myself most of the time,” she recalls.…