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childhood cancer

Patient Story

‘Live grateful’

Evan Beukema played football in a state championship game. Now, after surviving cancer, he's celebrating being part of the big game.

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‘We’re just thankful she got through it’

Emily VanKeuren thought a lump on her collarbone was nothing to be concerned about. Cancer tests proved otherwise.

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‘We just have to look forward’

After a nearly three-year battle against childhood cancer, Schuyler Kleibusch reaches the Super Bowl.

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Saved by his stem cells

At age 17, Joshua Do had never heard of Ewing sarcoma—or the promising treatment known as autologous stem cell transplant.

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Pilots fly Santa to children’s hospital

Reindeer get a break as airline crew members bring Santa to town and deliver some holiday cheer.

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With Molly and Grace

Childhood cancer blinded Grace Schmid in one eye, but a wise mother has been there to guide her every step of the way.

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‘You are the true heroes’

Former and current patients and their families join caregivers to show respect to those fighting childhood cancer.

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Ribbons send messages of hope

Young patients bring awareness to childhood cancer with personalized ribbons.

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When cancer is part of the equation

GVSU math major Nick Armstrong battles through colon cancer with a positive, 'greater-than' attitude.

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Cancer at age 10, complications for life

Childhood lymphoma survivor Judy Bode creates documentary to educate world on the late effects of cancer treatment.

Paying it forward

Allison Wilbur gives up birthday gifts to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

More children surviving cancer, but effects are long-lasting

'We really haven't done our job unless they survive and thrive.'