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Personal
Stories, Friends of Jimmy's Vision |
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When
David was seven years old he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma. He spent two years in treatment with the most wonderful
doctors and nurses. David’s parents thank God everyday
for the gift of life they gave to David. David’s survival
can only be described as a miracle. The most difficult part
of this journey for David and his family was the loss of many
close friends. David is now in high school and plans to become
a doctor so that he can help offer hope to others with cancer. |
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Madison
Mitchem was only five months old, in August 2001, when she
was diagnosed with Infant Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (iALL).
Madi did quite well with chemotherapy treatment and stayed
in remission for 15 months. She relapsed in December 2002.
She received an umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant
at Duke University in NC on April 30, 2003. In October 2003
she relapsed again, but this time the leukemia returned as
tumors. In just two more weeks, her battle was over. Now she
is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Princess Madi loved life! She would rather run than walk,
loved dancing and playing her guitar with the Wiggles, and
thoroughly enjoyed playing with her Barbie dolls. She loved
dressing up and always had to be wearing shoes. Her favorite
times were spent with her big brothers Matt and Mikey. She
was a joy to all who knew her.
GO HUG YOUR KIDS!!! |
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Mitchell
Ryder Maddox
Dec. 30, 1986 – Nov. 30, 2003 Our
son, Mitchell was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in
2001. He went the next two years though radiation, chemotherapy
and a double stem cell transplant. For Mitchell there was
no cure. Our hope is that there will be a cure for other children.
Mitchell is our champion, our son. |
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