Jane was diagnosed with leukemia in 2018 at age two. After two and a half years of treatment, she took her last chemo in April 2021. She’s now in school, and some of the many things she loves include summer camp, soccer, gymnastics, and riding her bike. She has two younger brothers, and was one of our featured in our Shine Under the Stars Gala in 2022.

Born with cancer and an extremely rare genetic disorder, Hanah was one of our very first Star children. The ongoing care required created financial stress for her family. An active participant in Special Olympics, Hanah remains an enthusiastic volunteer for TSWGO, amazing all who know her by her tenacity and determination to live a life of awesome!

In 2015, four-year-old Vincent’s family needed to transfer his care to Boston for a treatment regimen expected to last at least two years. Diagnosed with leukemia, the move created tremendous financial burdens. Our grant helped them get into a nearby apartment.

Archer was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on June 14, 2015, just two days shy of turning 11 months. Upon receiving a grant, his dad wrote, “It really helps to know there are others out there and we are not alone on this journey. We cannot thank you and all of the people who made this gift possible enough.”

When Sydney was five years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia. With a younger sibling, her mom had to stop work to care for Sydney. This, along with regular 112-mile round trip drives to Boston for outpatient care and unexpected car expenses led to financial challenges. A STAR grant provided the resources for outstanding household bills and car repairs.

Calista’s family reached out for assistance when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. A family grant helped provide assistance for cost of living expenses during her successful treatment! Sadly, Calista had a recurrence of cancer, and despite treatment at St. Jude’s, passed away in May 2018.

Rylee was just 13 when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She took her treatment in stride, saying that her parents were a lot more worried than she was. Now in college, Rylee and her family continue to give back through fundraisers for various cancer charities.

At 15 months, Blake’s family learned that he had Grade 3 Anaplastic Ependymoma, with a bleak prognosis at best. After 7 rounds of chemo and surgery, he received proton therapy. Mom says it has been a crazy journey, but he is making amazing progress. She describes him as “an energetic little boy hungry for adventures!”