Meet Oliver, a B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia warrior.

When Oliver was 3 years old, what seemed like a simple cold turned out to be B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia. He had nosebleeds, rashes, fevers, and felt very tired. Doctors thought it was an ear infection, and he even caught COVID-19. After several doctor visits, a nurse noticed he was anemic and sent him to a hospital over an hour away — during a snowstorm in Wisconsin. That trip led to his diagnosis, and treatment started immediately.

Oliver began a tough 2.5-year journey with chemotherapy, steroids, and many spinal taps. He spent a month in the hospital, becoming so weak he couldn’t walk. But as soon as he got home, he worked hard to walk again — showing incredible strength.

His journey wasn’t easy. He had a seizure from a chemo drug, had to ride in an ambulance, and even stopped breathing. He faced surgeries, infections, nausea, and extreme fatigue. He had three surgeries for his port — one to place it, another to replace an infected one, and a final surgery to remove it when he finished treatment.

On top of everything, Oliver went through this during the pandemic. He had to stay isolated and missed out on being around friends and family. Still, he stayed positive and kept smiling.

Now, Oliver has been off treatment for a year. He’s still dealing with some side effects, like weakness and changes in how his brain works, but he’s getting stronger every day. He loves singing, dancing, building with Legos, and playing Minecraft. He’s a social butterfly who loves making people smile.

Oliver is a true Gold Ribbon Hero because he never gave up. He showed what real strength and bravery look like.

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