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The Queen of Resilience
Addison, Age 7, diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma Inspired by Courageous Kids Addison has faced Neuroblastoma with unimaginable courage, meeting every challenge with the heart of a true fighter. She has turned her own bravery into compassion, helping other kiddos understand what’s happening when they feel afraid during treatment. Outside the hospital walls, when she is feeling good, she runs, laughs, and plays, always winning in a game of tag. Each day, she shows everyone,


From Playdates To Chemotherapy
When you are a seven-year-old girl, your focus is on playdates with your friends, spending time at school, and playing on your soccer...


Tiny But Mighty!
Meet Noah, a brave twenty-month-old who was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia last September. Though shy at first, the...


Meet The Five-Year-Old Who Lights Up Every Room She Enters!
This little fashionista is always the star of the show, radiating kindness wherever she goes. This is Maya, who faced a DIPG diagnosis at...


What Does Power, Strength, and Resilience Look Like? Mackenzie.
When asked about one word to describe her daughter Mackenzie, Christine immediately responded “powerful”. And powerful she was, as she...


Meet Kelly, a 10 year old fashionista who loves crafting, dancing, singing and drawing.
At the age of 7 Kelly was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma; the second most common bone cancer in children. Her parents discovered Jacob’s...


Jacob's Heart Voted Best Nonprofit of Santa Cruz County 2022
What an honor to receive best nonprofit of 2022 from @goodtimessc. Our Jacob’s Heart families and staff appreciate everyone who took the...


Meet Lupita
This about-to-be thirteen year old loves spending time with her trusty companion and very adorable dog Toby, she loves snap chatting with...
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