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Liam

Age: 6

Diagnosis: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Shortly after Liam’s second birthday, he was in and out of the doctor’s office with ear infections, unexplained fevers, fatigue, and abnormal bruising. He had blood work done and two days later was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Liam began treatment right away and was put into a very high-risk protocol for treatment because of his bone marrow results and because he did not reach remission in the first 30 days. His treatment was very intense and consisted of five phases which took about a year to get through. Each round consisted of weekly chemotherapy and sedations for injections of chemo into his spine.

Liam entered remission and was in the maintenance phase of treatment consisting of daily chemo pills and monthly clinic visits. We are happy to announce that Liam’s treatment ended in August of 2020!

Liam enjoys playing soccer, watching Cars, and eating peanut butter and banana waffles. He can’t wait to cheer you all on and is grateful for all the fundraising to help kids like him!

Olivia

Age: 11

Diagnosis: T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Two weeks before her 7th birthday, Olivia began to show signs of fatigue, which was unusual for her as she was always energetic. Her mother noticed bruising on her legs and a few days later, Olivia was brushing her teeth when blood came out of her mouth. She was rushed to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), where lab results confirmed a diagnosis of T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Olivia’s treatment began right away and for over two years she and her family juggled clinic appointments, chemotherapy treatments, lab work and over 70 overnight hospital stays. Olivia remained strong throughout her journey, welcoming each day with a smile. On May 9, 2019, Olivia entered remission and rang the bell at CHOC, signifying her last treatment.

During this challenge time, Olivia and her family sought to find a way to help other children with cancer. The family started Prevailing Crowns, a nonprofit that offers hope and a much-needed sense of normalcy to those going through treatment. Prevailing Crowns provides Crown Kits, hats that are ready for hair attachments.

We are so thankful to Olivia for being our Orange County Inland Empire Honored Hero and for being an inspiration to us all!