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Bryn is
Blood Cancer United

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My daughter Bryn was diagnosed at just four years old in April 2024. Our lives were about to be changed forever. Bryn had pre-B-cell leukemia (B-ALL). She was in preschool, dance, music, and gymnastics classes.

Over the past year, she underwent many surgeries and had many medications, treatments, and hospital stays. In October 2024, Bryn had a stem cell transplant and is currently in remission.

She is still a bubbly, fun little girl who acts like this is the norm. She wants to get back to doing all the fun things, and eventually we will. She likes to speak to other kids her age and let them know that "this is just a bump" and that she is always there for them as they are all there for her. 

Bryn

pre-B-cell leukemia (B-ALL)

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Nicole

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

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Nate

ALL Survivor

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Deanna

ALL Survivor

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Jim

ALL Survivor

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Shobha

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Kerrie

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Paul

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Family affected by blood cancer poses together at a tropical beach destination surrounded by palm trees and bright sunshine. The image highlights the importance of family support, resilience, and making meaningful memories after a blood cancer diagnosis. It represents hope, survivorship, and the impact of blood cancer treatments and support services that help patients and their loved ones navigate leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers while celebrating milestones together.

Kelli

Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ B-ALL)

Young child receiving medical care in a hospital bed with a nasal feeding tube, wearing a colorful shirt with animal prints. The image highlights the realities of childhood blood cancer treatment while showcasing strength, hope, and resilience. This photo represents the experiences of pediatric blood cancer patients and families navigating treatment, supportive care, and survivorship.

Kyle

Family member and caregiver

five-year-old leukemia survivor, Vera Padilla of Sacramento, CA

Monica

Family member, caregiver, advocate

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Nevaeh

acute myeloid leukemia (AML+MLLr)

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Henry

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

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