#LittleWarriorStrong Stories | Vol I
Every single day, 43 precious children are diagnosed with cancer, at an average age of just six years old. The following pages contain real stories of some of these incredible children as told by their loved ones. Stories of great joy from a healing, extreme grief from a loss, and incredible inspiration from a continued fight. These children are precious, adored and so loved. At just a few years, months, and even weeks old, these children face battles every single day that many of us will never have to face even one time in our adult lives. They are #LittleWarriorStrong.
Every single day, 43 precious children are diagnosed with cancer, at an average age of just six years old. The following pages contain real stories of some of these incredible children as told by their loved ones. Stories of great joy from a healing, extreme grief from a loss, and incredible inspiration from a continued fight. These children are precious, adored and so loved. At just a few years, months, and even weeks old, these children face battles every single day that many of us will never have to face even one time in our adult lives. They are #LittleWarriorStrong.
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137 | Little Warrior<br />
HENRY<br />
Age 3 | B Cell ALL<br />
On Sunday, February 1, 2015 Little Warrior Henry began running a fever. After<br />
initially chalking it up to teething or maybe the flu, he was taken to his pediatrician<br />
where he tested positive for the flu. Henry’s doctor also noticed some bruising on<br />
him and decidid to run his blood, due to the nature of the bruising.<br />
Henry got medicine for the flu and returned home, but soon after received a call<br />
that his platelet count was low. They were told to go to University of Minnesota<br />
Children’s emergency room. After being sent home with the possibility that it may<br />
be a platelet disorder, it was discovered that there were some oddities in his results.<br />
Henry was admitted that day and through a series of further tests, was officially<br />
diagnosed with B Cell ALL on February 4th, 2015.<br />
Since, Henry has been in surgery to place a port to deliver<br />
medications more effectively. He has begun chemo and numerous tests and is on<br />
the road to recovery.<br />
There have been many ups and downs since Henry’s diagnosis. Some ER visits, colds,<br />
ear infections, low counts, etc. A normal routine with someone who has cancer.<br />
Henry is a very happy boy. He loves cars, construction vehicles, building blocks,<br />
legos and reading. He has a vast imagination and can play for hours on his own, as<br />
he is an only child right now. Henry is social and loves to befriend people. He smiles<br />
a lot and has curiosity like I have never seen.<br />
“Faith, love and support is really important when facing any challenge,” shares<br />
Henry’s mom “Enjoying the love that Henry has is so beautiful to watch. He is<br />
caring and has an old soul. I could not be more proud of Henry and love he has.<br />
My heart is a part of him and I live and breath for his success and happiness.”
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