Sweet Maria was only 11 months old when she became an angel. Much of Maria's life was battling cancer at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach. Maria spent the last 3 months of her life in the hospital. This was Maria’s parents only child together and Maria had an older brother from her mother’s side who was 17. She was the light in her parents’ lives and will forever be remembered as their little angel.
Read MoreBrysen was a 10 year old boy who was well known to UCLA. In April of 2019, Brysen underwent a heart transplant at UCLA. Prior to receiving this transplant, Brysen nearly died. The family has had a long battle fighting for Brysen's life for several years.
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This past week we were able to help the family of sweet Dominic who gained his angel wings at just 7 years old after fighting DIPG. Dominic loved to draw, build LEGOs, tell jokes, and play with his little brother and cousins. He was a great source of joy for all those who knew him, including his medical team. Dominic is greatly missed and will forever be with us!
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Sydney our four year old amazing little girl is always thinking about others. Sydney seemed to know the meaning of giving and always thought of others before herself. Any time she would be given something, she made sure that the people around her could share what she had. Before she knows you she is very shy but then once she opens up to you she is a sweetheart.
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Liam was a healthy 2-year-old boy before he was diagnosed with brain cancer on July 28th, 2019, when his parents lives changed forever. Liam endured 3 rounds of chemo after which doctors found that his tumor which was diagnosed as a grade 4 Histone 3.3 Mutated Glioblastoma was continuing to grow and his chances of survival went from 50% to 10%.
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Christopher was 15 years old when he was diagnosed with Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma in November 2019. Throughout his treatment, Christopher was known to enjoy watching YouTube and often shared his favorite videos with his oncology team.
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Daniel was diagnosed in November 2010 with a high grade, malignant brain tumor. He was five and a half years old. For the next nine and a half years, Daniel fought cancer valiantly enduring 3 brain surgeries, cervical spine surgery, and many, many, chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Read MoreThe strong and beautiful baby boy first came to CHOC at 5 months old and gained his angel wings at 17 months after a year long battle with childhood cancer. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and underwent extensive treatment. He was a delight to care for by CHOC staff and was so loved by his family. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. He is forever with us.
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Sweet and thoughtful Hazel was diagnosed with medulloblastoma and fought this disease that she was so undeserving of. Hazel loved unicorns, rainbows and all things shiny.
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Matthew was a 23 month old boy who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in March of 2018 and underwent treatment for two months until May 2018. He sadly relapsed in March of 2019 and fought this cancer for almost a year before passing away in February of 2020.
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Joshua was a 14 year old young man who was diagnosed with a soft tissue tumor, Ewing's sarcoma of the gluteal muscle, in August 2019. Soon after the start of treatment, it was found to have spread to his brain and lungs. Joshua became an angel on January 29, 2020.
Read MoreThis week we were honored to help a mother who lost her 7-year-old son to Pineoblastoma, a type of brain cancer. He fought long and hard all the way up to the day he gained his angel wings. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they enter this journey without their sweet boy.
Read MoreThis beautiful, incredibly kind 15-year-old left our imperfect world and gained her angel wings after a fight with acute myeloid leukemia. Her life not only impacted her immediate family and friends but all of the staff at CHOC Children’s Hospital. I had the pleasure of speaking to her aunt on the phone who is so thankful for our donation to the funeral of her beautiful niece. She is forever with us.
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On September 25th at 7:51am sweet Sofi gained her angel wings and was freed from all pain. Sofi fought sPNET stage 4 brain cancer for almost three years and was a true warrior princess throughout her journey.
Read MoreOur world lost this kind, strong, and smart 20-year-old young man after fighting Osteosarcoma bone cancer for many years. His social worker shared how much CHOC loves him and came to know his family over the years. He will be so missed not only by his family and friends, but by all who were lucky enough to know him. He is forever with us.
Read MoreWe lost this beautiful 6-year-old boy this week after a strong and brave battle with DIPG. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and big smile. Cancer is robbing our children of their lives and we will not stop fighting for a cure until no more children are taken. Please keep this child’s amazing family in your thoughts and prayers. He is forever with us.
Read MoreThis amazing 19-year-old won his battle with B-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia and gained his beautiful angel wings. His fight was very long and his sweet family was a part of the CHOC family for many years. This young man will be greatly missed not only by family and friends, but by his family of nurses, doctors, and staff at CHOC Children’s Hospital. He is forever with us.
Read MoreThis 18-year-old boy left our imperfect world and flew to a better place after a long, and strong fight with rhabdomyosarcoma. He was wise beyond his years and a joy to all medical staff. He will be greatly missed and will forever be with us.
Read MoreThis sweet family lost their three-year-old son to DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). He was such a happy, fun-loving boy who filled his family with so much joy. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. This sweet baby will forever be with us.
Read MoreThis week we helped a mother who lost her beautiful and sweet 6-year-old daughter to DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). This type of childhood cancer has a 0% survival rate because of the location on the brain stem. Please join us in praying for this family as they celebrate their sweet daughters too short yet love-filled life. She will forever be with us.
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