“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: I as mother of my child personally know what it’s like to make it past my retinoblastoma diagnose when I was 6 months old and to go into remission and live cancer free after years of check ups and tmheavy treatment. Majir difference from then and now because my treatment was heavy day after day for over 6 months and his was much easier and less time consuming then back then. Doctors always remind one to stay cautious cause major changes can result in new issues. I passed all of my elementary, middle school and up until out of high school perfectly fine. I got pregnant at the age of 22. As a result of high level of hormones and prenatal vitamins a benign meningioma surged on the left side of my brain during pregnancy.  I did brain surgery right out of emergency c- section doctirs were scared triggered seizures woukd affect baby. I still had seizures and took medication, and did radiation to become better. But once i was a bit more comfortable and stable I come to find out my son also inherited cancer. He was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma at his age of one. I have come to find out his strength and energy is much more uplifting that I thought. My son Ethan just let’s me know that if he’s doing fine through procedures and treatment and has been stable patient a year after he started treatment that mommy can be ok. I’ll live with the brain tumor fine, take care of myself as long as my son is better I know I’ll have the courage and strength to pull through anything just to be with him always. As both retinoblastoma warriors and I  a current brain cancer fighter my son will always amaze me that as a child nothing can beat his spirits down and that his strength surely encourages me to support him for as long as live.” – Natalia C

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: He is currently undergoing treatment of Very High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic  Leukemia. Diagnosed in June of 2014, he has endured intensive chemotherapy and has a year and two months left of treatment.” Susan D

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Sereen was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor Stage III at the tiny age of 2.  She had a 3lb tumor engulfing her right kidney.

This is why Sereen is a Gold Ribbon Hero.  She always reminds us the value of our lives, being in the present, and her endless courage.” – Asma A

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: No matter how sick Kaylee feels or how low her counts are, this little girl fights with a smile on her face. She has pushed herself to stay in school throughout her treatments and when she was unable to be at school she continued to study both academically and practicing her saxophone so she did not fall behind her classmates. She always stays positive and remains very humble despite the attention she has gained through promoting awareness of childhood cancer. She is an excellent role model for our students and hopes one day to help other children fighting this terrible disease.” – Samantha O

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: My grandson was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor last year.  He went through 27 rounds of chemotherapy, 7 radiation treatments   A true superhero!  He always had a smile for me and he was so brave.  He had his 1 year remission on August 20^th” – Lisa K

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Kassidy was 3 years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and ever since then she has been fighting her like a champion. She goes through treatment like a superhero with no tears or no fighting. She has had many setbacks and still continues to smile and fight like no other. I’m amazed at watching this little girl have so much spirit and strength going through such tough circumstance and acting as if she knows she’s going to make it. Her strength casts off on us and helps us get through these times because our heart breaks everyday watching her have to go through this. I tell people all the time she is my STRENGTH and as long as she continues to walk this journey with grace and poise I will do the same.” – Briana B

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Baylee is a 4 year old spunky girl who is currently fighting for her life. She was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma early this year and has undergone multiple rounds of Chemo and Stem Cell therapy. Against the odds, she has made leaps and bounds! Baylee is currently in ICU fighting complications from contracting rhinovirus that has affected her lungs and required her to be on a ventilator. She is still shining her spunky self, even on ECMO. She is the strongest young girl I know.” – Candiauce K

More about Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancers:

• About Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer – Detection and Diagnosis
• Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer
• What are the signs and symptoms of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer?
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer Treatment
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer – Stages and Prognosis
• What is the expected life span of Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer?
• After Treatment – Living as a Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancer Survivor

Learn More About the Different Types of Childhood Cancers:

• Childhood Brain Tumor Cancer (Brain Stem Tumors)
• Spinal Cord Tumor Cancer
• Childhood Neuroblastoma Cancers
• Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancers
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancers
• Wilms tumor (Kidney Tumors)
• Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Retinoblastoma
• Bone cancer (including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma)
• Leukemia Cancers: Acute lymphocytic (lymphoblastic) leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML); Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML)
• Hepatoblastoma (Liver Cancer)
• Rhabdoid Tumors

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Levi was diagnosed with meningeal sarcoma when he was 10 months old. sadly he suffered a stroke from the surgery, but he never lets his weakness get him down. At 4 years old he had a reoccurnce of 5 new tumors  in the brain, With surgery not an option we opted to experiement with gamma knife, thankfully our team of surgeons were successful with the treatment. Now Levi is a  healthy 13 year old, beating the odds, and out living his cancer, he always has a smile on his face, and tries to overlook his disability although it is hard for him at times. He deserves to be a gold ribbon hero, because in my book and others he inspires us to over look the negative of things in life and keep a smile on. He is a true example of beating the odds and not allowing the stress of all  the little things in life get in our way.” – Jennifer S

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Cause Harley gage Paniagua was diagnosed on Feb.3,2015. and he is know in remission but not a day goes by that he don’t fight and won’t stop fighting tell he beats cancer.. he is my hero cause he always has a smile on his face no matter what he going though..” – Jamie P

“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Derek was diagnosed with liver cancer hepatoblastoma at the age 18 months he has under gone a liver transplant,  6 months of chemotherapy. 23 Hospital stays or more. 6 chest tube station. Derek is 3 years old now and still a fighter.  Very strong boy that’s why I nominated him for gold ribbon hero” – Sonja H