#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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AMELIA<br />
Age 6 | Stage IV High Risk Neuroblastoma<br />
Little Warrior Amelia is a six year old girl fighting Stage IV Neuroblastoma. In<br />
October of 2014, Amelia was having lower left quadrant pain, misdiagnosed<br />
with pneumonia and treated with antibiotics. When the pain came back in<br />
January, they confirmed and removed a Glioneuroblastoma tumor that was<br />
resting on her spine and aorta. After being told that there was a 5% chance<br />
of her cancer returning, her six month MRI not only showed that the tumor<br />
had regrown, but also had spread to her spine, pelvis, shoulder and skull. She<br />
was then diagnosed with High Risk Stage IV Neuroblastoma.<br />
Amelia has been through five rounds of chemotherapy including several<br />
different chemo drugs, a stem cell harvest, two surgeries, admissions due to<br />
neutropenia, immunotherapy with Ironotecan and Temodar, a Bone Marrow<br />
Transplant, twelve rounds of radiation and has just completed six months of<br />
intense Immunotherapy.<br />
In addition, her central line has prevented her from the privilege of getting<br />
wet for more than a year, she’s been sedated numerous times for scans<br />
and procedures, she’s received a number of blood and platelet transfusions,<br />
weekly bandage changes, more shots and meds that any little girl should ever<br />
receive, vomiting, diarrhea, thrush, anxiety and pain.<br />
However, throughout this entire difficult journey, Amelia has maintained her<br />
strength and determination. She smiles every day, loves to play with her<br />
brothers, help and give things to other fellow cancer warriors and worries<br />
more about others than herself. She enjoys fashion and loves to learn, sing<br />
and dance. She also loves music and adores Jason Mraz. In fact, she listens to<br />
Mraz every day, as his music has truly played an important part in her healing<br />
process. Amelia wants to make a difference and is an inspiration!<br />
Follow Amelia’s journey on Facebook at facebook.com/ameliathebrave
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