“Ray is our hero because at the age of 4 Ray was diagnosed with AML Ray started treatment immediately,he went into remission about 18 months later, just when Ray was about to start his second road of chemotherapy he received the news that he had a donor match,so Ray went straight in to transplant mode getting test ran and receiving several doses of radiation because upon relapsing his cancer had spread around his spin. Although this was very hard and complicated having to deal with a compromised immune system and receiving blood, and platelets several times a week, Through all this Ray stayed positive thru it all inspiring others including my self Ray has put on concerts and performances for the staff and the patients on 4 west. Ray anthony’s dream is to be an actor and a performer, to continue to spread the word on finding a cure for all childhood cancers. Rayanthony, has even started a petition at his school , he is asking that every one that signs it does at least one thing to help find a cure for all cancers, he has over 50 signatures from the teachers an the students. Rayanthony is also very involved in his karate class they collected toys for Oshner hospital, and started a fund for a young man named Jordan that has recently been diagnosed with bone cancer, Team Jordan has raised a lot of needed funds for his parents, Ray anthony also donated a pretty good amount from his own money. Rayanthony at the age of 9 is a true hero” – Nika  S

“Elijah was diagnosed at 3 with Ewings sarcoma. He had the tumor and part of his left foot removed in July of 2014. He always has a smile and inspires everyone he meets. He is a hero to me and so many others.” – Christopher M

“My sister Nikki is a strong woman! One of her twin daughters, Ciera Norona, has ALL Leukemia and has not gotten to spend a single day back at home. Nikki and her two sisters have started a non profit company that will build pediatric ambulatory centers in rural communities so that kids can be home, while they are battling for their lives. Please view the website at www.thenoronaeffect.com We are passionate about helping kids and their families because healing is done best at home near our family, friends and community!” – Tracy H

“He never let his illness, stop him from doing all the things he use to do!!! During treatment at hospital, he turned a quiet hospital to a child’s fun parade as soon he woke up from port access surgery!!! Amazing strength this 5 yr. Old possess.” – Makeasha M

“My daughter Destiny is my hero! She has endured so much since the diagnosis of osteosarcoma of her left mandible last year. After numerous rounds of chemo and surgeries, she is currently cancer free. However, removing the tumor left her disfigured and she continues to wear a mask to avoid judgement from society. She’s my hero because despite all of this, she returned to school and is active in her community. She knows that her beauty exudes from within and I want the world to know how strong and amazing she has ALWAYS been, especially to me. ” – Faith C

“Nathan was dx with osteosarcoma in 2010 he endured high dose chemo, limb salvage and back into high dose chemo, with a great prognosis Nathan finished his treatments. Nathan’s cancer returned within 6mos in both lungs at the time of telling Nathan he had cancer again and he was going back into chemo instead of thinking of himself his first thought was all about the other children and families again, and he was determined to make a difference. Nathan requested we start our own organization to make that difference to aid in helping and making awareness and helping to fund research,and we did, in the time leading up to our finalization he went through multiple surgeries to remove the tumors from both lungs and back into high dose chemo as time went on we had to stop treatment due to organ hardship, we had to make a choice between the cancer or his organs, in all this Nathan was focused on all the other kids, he was determined to make friends with them and be there knowing their dx was terminal, the pain he would endure loosing one friend after another to childhood cancer it was agonizing to watch but he just kept on making new friends over and over it just was not about him. Nathan is currently what is called NERD No Evidence of Return Disease and 2yr OT but watched very carefully as he is a very high risk relapse rick now, the Dr said it’s not “if” it’s “when” for Nathan, the organization was finalized recently and Nathan is ecstatic and very eager to start getting to business. He goes to the hospital at least 2x a week every week and see’s oncology every 3mos still, he’s been in PT for almost 4yrs 2-3x wk and when Nathan is at the hospital he takes his free time his own time and goes and hangs out with the kids that are in patient. It’s not about him in his mind it’s about the children, the other children and their families. Nathan was dx at 9, relapsed at 11 and now 13. He’ not only just our hero but our super hero <3″ – Kim S

“Joseph is 11 years old and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He’s had surgery on Aug 12 2014 and is now going through radiation therapy at Procure. He’s a very strong young to go through this” – LaDonna R

“Raised £8000 for teenage cancer trust. Fantastic support to his his sister who has cancer” – Alice L

“Alysa is fighting brain cancer for the second time. Dispute the odds they gave her , she still has a smile on her face ! She is an inspiration to many many people that know and love her. She is truly my hero!!!” – Eva E