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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)

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
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Kelly

Family member and caregiver

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Thomas

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Angie

Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL)

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Joan

Family member and supporter

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Lawrence

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Myles

acute lymphoblastic T-cell leukemia (ALL)

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Savannah

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)

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Lauren

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Kassandra

ALL Survivor

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Audrey

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Sofia

pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B-ALL)

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Karissa

Family member, caregiver, advocate

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