Child’s cancer battle tests family resilience and care
Jackson, age 5, survived overdosed chemo and fungal pneumonia after missing a prescribed medication, spending 33 days in isolation and 60 days in the hospital. He returned to school in October and remains under maintenance treatment through June 2020, while his grandmother fights mantle lymphoma.
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Brave mother honors son by aiding children with cancer
Bradley Blevins was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma at 1 year 6 months and died at age 2. Texas Children’s ER visit. since then Crystal Blevins funds blankets for sick children and supports Ashton Hammett’s family through GoFundMe, connecting with other cancer families to share advice and act as advocates.
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Parents of children with cancer invited to awareness event
Lakesha Lewis organizes a 2 p.m. gathering in Baytown City Hall Pecan Room at 2407 Market St. to raise awareness and connect families. A balloon release honors cancer kids. attendees are urged to wear gold or shirts representing children with cancer.
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