Lauren, a creative girl who loves animals, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 5. The compassionate team at Children’s Hospital London Health Sciences Centre provided her with exceptional oncology care and eased her fears through therapeutic coping techniques. Over two years, Lauren earned bravery beads for every procedure, crafting a necklace that is now as tall as she is. Now cancer-free, Lauren dreams of becoming a veterinarian.
Lauren, who loves to laugh and dreams of becoming a veterinarian, had her world turned upside down at age five when unexplained exhaustion and bruising led to a devastating leukemia diagnosis. Within 24 hours, Lauren was rushed to Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre.
Her dad describes feeling like his legs had been kicked out from under him as a grueling journey of treatments, needle pokes, and chemotherapy suddenly consumed Lauren’s life.
Thanks to donor support, Lauren received exceptional oncology care and compassionate support at Children’s Hospital. Child Life and Therapeutic Clown programs helped her conquer her fears, while paediatric aides introduced creative activities to make her treatments more manageable. Over two years, Lauren earned bravery beads for every procedure, crafting a necklace that is now as tall as she is.
Now cancer-free, Lauren loves spending time with her family and their dog. She proudly wears her bravery bead necklace as a symbol of her courage.
Lauren, who loves to laugh and dreams of becoming a veterinarian, had her world turned upside down at age five when unexplained exhaustion and bruising led to a devastating leukemia diagnosis. Within 24 hours, Lauren was rushed to Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre.
Her dad describes feeling like his legs had been kicked out from under him as a grueling journey of treatments, needle pokes, and chemotherapy suddenly consumed Lauren’s life.
Thanks to donor support, Lauren received exceptional oncology care and compassionate support at Children’s Hospital. Child Life and Therapeutic Clown programs helped her conquer her fears, while paediatric aides introduced creative activities to make her treatments more manageable. Over two years, Lauren earned bravery beads for every procedure, crafting a necklace that is now as tall as she is.
Now cancer-free, Lauren loves spending time with her family and their dog. She proudly wears her bravery bead necklace as a symbol of her courage.
Thanks to your support of Children’s Health Foundation, children like Lauren can get the best treatment and care possible.
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