Childhood Leukemia

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Childhood Leukemia
Childhood Leukemia

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Like most of the boys in his San Salvador neighborhood, Gabriel Alessandro Mayorga Hernandez — Gabo, to his family and friends — loves soccer. But in 2014, just before he turned 12, he found himself exhausted by even a short game. Eventually he became too tired to play at all and started having headaches so severe they made him vomit. When he developed chest pains and difficulty breathing, his grandmother took him to the doctor, where X-rays and blood work indicated that he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or A.L.L., a blood cancer that develops most often in young children.

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 A Promising Step in Tackling Childhood Cancer

A child’s chance of survival shouldn’t hinge on where he or she is born.

Childhood Leukemia Foundation

Working with families and health professional to bring hope to children.

Childhood Leukemia Society

Childhood Leukemia Society was formed by the James Speranta Organization for the sole purpose of supporting children and their families who have been diagnosed with Leukemia and cancer related illness in the City of Monrovia and adjacent cities.

Childhood Leukemia Warriors Foundation

Providing financial support to families during their child’s treatment for leukemia

Children's Leukemia Research Association

The Children’s Leukemia Research Association, Inc., also known as the National Leukemia Research Association, was founded in 1965 to support research efforts towards finding the causes and cure for Leukemia

Eagles Fly for Leukemia

EFL provides financial support to families struggling through a pediatric cancer diagnosis

Sara's Smiles

Sara’s Smiles Foundation is committed to helping children who are battling cancer live every moment to the fullest. Sara’s Smiles Foundation believes that children can be empowered by taking an active part in their experience.

KidsHealth

Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. But most kids and teens treated for leukemia are cured of the disease.

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