Our Heroes

In September 2023, Sidney was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) with transformation to Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). She is a fun-loving girl who is always making us laugh and smile and cancer hasn’t changed that one bit.

Meet sweet 14-year-old Ava and her amazing family, Team Ava—the kindest bunch. In May of 2019 at 9 years old, Ava was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT). And then in April 2023 at 13 years old Ava was diagnosed with T Cell Lymphoma.

James Phillips is a boy who exemplifies the greatest courage in the face of hardship. He was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Osteosarcoma at the age of 12.

Spider-Man’s biggest fan, Micheal the Marvel-ous, is the sweetest boy around. Aidan loved meeting Micheal & dedicated week 14 to him. The mini Lions helmet Aidan gave Micheal was a perfect fit for the plush Spider-Man he had on his hospital bed. A note about Micheal: 10-year-old Micheal was diagnosed on August 15, 2019 with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, also called ALL. He loves to go camping, play outside, and of course loves Spider-Man. Micheal is special because he loves to laugh, and make everyone around him laugh. He talks to everyone, everywhere we go he smiles and starts a conversation. He is...