Meet Giuseppe

December 5, 2025

Meet Giuseppe At five-years-old, Giuseppe was diagnosed with B-Cell Leukemia in early 2025. Giuseppe, affectionately known as “G,” boasts an outgoing personality and an inspiringly positive attitude as he courageously battles pediatric cancer.

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TKC MVP Mila

Meet Mila

December 5, 2025

Meet Mila Six-year-old Mila brings color into every room she enters. She loves rainbows, pink everything and drawing cats. Arts and crafts are her favorite escape—glitter glue, markers and popsicle sticks are her creative outlet. Mila’s treatment battling leukemia is expected to continue until 2027, but her spirit—brave, bright and beautifully creative—continues to shine through […]

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TKC MVP Leo

Meet Leo

October 21, 2025

Meet Leo At just 3-years-old, Leo Burkitt’s was diagnosed with Lymphoma Leukemia, a rare and aggressive cancer that spreads quickly through the blood and bone marrow. Now 4-years-old, Leo knows he has been given a second chance at life. He is thriving—back to playing soccer, making best friends and enjoying plenty of pizza, just like […]

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TKC MVP Jacob

Meet Jacob

October 17, 2025

Meet Jacob At just 6-years-old, Jacob was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. While Jacob still has a long road ahead in his treatment, he is growing stronger each day and looks forward to returning to the soccer field.

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Meet Francesca

October 17, 2025

Meet Francesca Four-year-old Francesca, affectionately known as Franch, loves to paint, dance and dress as her favorite princesses. She is bravely battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Meet Danika

November 5, 2024

Meet Danika At two-years old, Danika was diagnosed with leukemia. She has battled courageously and is now in the maintenance stage of her treatment, which aims to prevent cancer from returning after initial therapies. Danika’s journey continues, but thanks to the unwavering support of her care team at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, her family has […]

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Meet Angel

November 5, 2024

Meet Angel Angel was diagnosed in 2023 with leukemia and has courageously battled at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. Angel, now five-years-old, is now in the maintenance stage of his treatment, which aims to prevent cancer from returning after initial therapies. He looks forward to starting kindergarten in January 2025 and dreams of being a race […]

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Meet Yarian

November 5, 2024

Meet Yarian Yarian was diagnosed in 2023 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a rare form of kidney cancer, a type of cancer that rapidly worsens if not treated quickly. Seven-year-old Yarian is now in remission and loves playing soccer and basketball!

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Meet Kaylee

September 17, 2024

Meet Kaylee Kaylee, an active and vibrant eight-year-old who loves dancing, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in June 2023. Thanks to the incredible medical care, and the love and support of her family, Kaylee continues to dance through life, proving that even in the face of cancer, faith and hope will […]

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Meet Luciana

September 17, 2024

Meet Luciana Luciana, affectionately known as Luci, was diagnosed in 2022 with Wilms Tumor, a rare form of kidney cancer. Six-year-old Luci is now in remission and entering the third grade in 2024-ready to cheer on the Wildcats as a proud member of the cheerleading squad!

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Meet Liam

December 3, 2020

Meet Liam Liam, a 10 year-old video game enthusiast, appears to be a regular kid. However, this fourth grader from Clifton, NJ recently underwent an innovative and revolutionary procedure to treat his cancer.

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Meet Aya

October 6, 2020

Meet Aya When Aya, a 19 year-old college student, thinks back to elementary school, she remembers the experiences she missed. “I couldn’t go swimming, play in the snow, or participate in sports. I missed so much school.” Aya’s Sickle Cell Disease limited her activities. However, after receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant, Aya is now […]

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