Bone marrow match found for 6-year-old Montrealer
Two months after a call out for bone marrow donors, one has finally been found for six-year-old Hampstead resident Ellie White. Continue reading
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Ontario girl spreads messages of hope with ‘love boxes’ this holiday season
It’s difficult to imagine that someone as young as Sophia Megan knows what it’s like to fight for her life. Continue reading
Standing ovation for Texas basketball player’s first point 10 months after leukemia diagnosis
Andrew Jones, missing from the Texas lineup since he was diagnosed with leukemia in January, made his long-anticipated return on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Texas dentist gives Georgia cancer survivor a new smile
The 38-year-old says he’s looking forward to being able to go out without hiding his teeth all the time. Continue reading
Leukemia survivor makes good on her promise, creates Swab the World campaign
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Leukemia survivor, Mai Duong, has launched the Swab the World foundation to help patients find stem cell matches. Continue reading
Swab for Ellie: Helping a 6-year-old Montrealer in the fight for her life
News of Ellie’s condition has already caused a spike in Héma Québec’s donor registrations and caught the attention of a former Habs defenseman. Continue reading
WWE star Roman Reigns reveals he’s battling leukemia
Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, made the announcement on Monday’s edition of the WWE flagship show Raw. Continue reading
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has clean bill of health after cancer diagnosis
LeBlanc revealed in December he had chronic lymphocytic leukemia – one of the most common forms of leukemia in adults – and was about to undergo treatment. Continue reading
London, Ont. teen battling leukemia hopes to grab Drake’s attention with #KikiChallenge
A London teenager who’s just been diagnosed with Leukemia is trying to grab the attention of one of his favourite artists by taking on the #KiKiChallenge. Continue reading
Tom Hanks surprises girl with leukemia with postcard from Greece
Aspen Kelly, who has been battling leukemia since November, asked for postcards from around the world for her upcoming 13th birthday. Continue reading