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TheoAge 4
Theo is a 4-year-old boy, diagnosed in February 2024 with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor, which is a rare and aggressive form of cancer most commonly found in children under the age of 3. Theo had his first craniotomy just 3 days after diagnosis on March 1st, 2024 where they were able to resect the entire tumor. |
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JosephAge 18
Joseph was diagnosed with ALL- leukemia when he was 6 years old, on November 8th, 2013. He ended up being high risk and had a bone marrow transplant during the summer of his 7th birthday. He spent 53 days inpatient waiting for his counts to increase and then was out of school for about 2 years because his immune system was low and his risk of getting sick was higher than the normal child. |
In Memory Of
Rilyn
Rilyn left this world surrounded by the people she loved. Her life was too short, but she filled every day with kindness, joy, and a light that touched everyone around her. Donations in her name to the Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh will go to children undergoing cancer treatments there.
Charlotte O'Brien
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In January 2025 our warrior Charlotte O’Brien passed away from Neuroblastoma at 9 years old. The Ferluge family met Charlotte at Sloan Kettering and learned quickly the toll it takes on a family as hers traveled from Arizona to New York to receive treatment. The length the O’Brian family went - figuring out flights, housing, and logistics along with how to maintain a home on the other side of the country was eye opening and inspired the creation of the Gracie’s Army Foundation. We will remember her and honor her with the work we do to continue to shine a light on the hardship pediatric cancer causes children and their families. Her journey was long and difficult, but her spirit inspires us to support families as they navigate their unwavering mission to do what is best for their children.
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In Memory Of
Liam
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On April 16, 2020, Liam, a precious angel, was born. At eight weeks old, Liam was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma. Two weeks later, we started treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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