Gracie FerlugeAge 9
Two months after Gracie’s 5th birthday, she was diagnosed with Stage 4, High Risk Neuroblastoma. It was August of 2020. She had been ill for several months and receiving this diagnosis for our daughter was devastating. |
BasiaAge 5
Basia is a vibrant 5-year-old little girl that was just recently diagnosed with a rare pediatric cancer called Rhabdomysarcoma. As her family navigates this new normal, we want to provide their family with the most support in these early stages. |
Theo NieglosAge 3
Theo is a 3-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. |
Mickey PicarielloAge 3
Mickey Picariello is a 3-year-old boy who was diagnosed with group 3 medulloblastoma in late January. |
RilynAge 6
Rilyn is a sweet 6 year old little girl who loves going to school (when she can), anything Taylor Swift related, arts and crafts, playing with her toys, and going on little adventures. She loves her big sister, Avery, and they enjoy making (YouTube) videos together. Rilyn wants to be a Childlife specialist when she grows up! |
MatthewAge 10
In June 2024, Matthew, a joyful and healthy 10-year-old, was diagnosed with High-Risk B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) |
In Memory Of
Charlotte O'Brien
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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Liam
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).