Peyton’s Story

My name is Peyton White and I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Woodstock High School. I live in Canton, GA with my parents and two younger brothers, Nicholas and Chase.  I am a setter on the varsity volleyball team and part of the accelerated academic program at my...

Michael’s Story

MICHAEL – “STAYING SAGER STRONG” Imagine moving to a new city, being in line for a job promotion, preparing for a competitive tennis tournament and beginning the early stages of a serious relationship, and then being diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 27. This is...

Andrew’s Story

As a first year medical student at Case Western Reserve University Medical School, Andrew Appert, 24, is closer to achieving his dream of becoming a pediatric oncologist.  Andrew’s personal experience with cancer has made him resilient and motivated to help other...

Denale’s Story

Imagine being diagnosed with cancer as teenager after your mother has been let go from her job?  That’s what happened to Denale Hayes, 17, from Pensacola, Florida.  Denale was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in February, 2017.  His mother had just lost her...

Harrison’s Story

It was just a few months ago when 14-year-old Harrison Springs of Charlotte, North Carolina, was diagnosed with cancer.  In May 2020, Harrison learned he had lymphoma.  His cancer diagnosis and treatment program have had a profound effect on the entire Springs...

Kale’s Story

Meet our 2020 Hometown Hero Award Winner, Kale Corbett, a graduate of Tallulah Falls School, and student at Mercer University!   Nominated by Camp Sunshine, Kale was diagnosed in 2011 at the age of 10.  Read more about Kale, his cancer story, and how he and his family...