Layla Grace Children's Cancer Research Foundation

Bella Rodriguez-Torres is a sweet eight year old girl from Miami. In July 2007, at four years old, she became paralyzed and the doctors discovered a large mass around her spine. Bella was diagnosed with Stage IV Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. The cancer was in nine places throughout her little body. Read More…

Lisseth Argueta is a five year old princess. She loves butterflies, flowers, and anything with glitter. Lisseth’s favorite princess is Cinderella and her favorite color is pink.  In March 2010, Lisseth was diagnosed with a tumor on her brainstem called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Read More…

In August 2009, Ethan Jostad’s parents noticed a small lump on his chest. His doctor ordered an ultrasound since he was also experiencing some pain. After biopsies and tests, Ethan was diagnosed with Stage IV Rhabdomyosarcoma. There was a large tumor wrapped around his heart, collapsing his left lung airway. Another large tumor in his abdomen was going through his diaphragm, pressing against his liver and stomach. Read More…

Madison was diagnosed with At/Rt in September of 2010. At/Rt is a very rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. The protocol for Maddie’s cancer was a full year of treatment. When her scans in April showed no sign of the tumor, Madison’s doctors still thought it would be best to continue and complete the treatment plan. Read More…

Lincoln Daniel Jones is a happy, active two year old. He loves to talk and play with his mom, dad, and sister. Lincoln also loves to play with LEGOs. Read More…

Lilly Rice is your typical 5 year old girl. She loves Barbie, Dora, the Princesses, and the color pink. In March of 2011, Lilly begin experiencing migraines complete with exhaustion and nausea. Her pediatrician referred Lilly to a Neurologist. The day before their appointment, Lilly had another headache so her mother, Marla, took her to the emergency room. A CT scan showed a mass on the left side of Lilly’s brain. Read More…

Ansley Register is a very smart, adorable 2 year old girl. Early in 2009, her parents noticed that her eyes were “dancing.” Ansley’s parents took her to a Pediatric Opthamologist, who sent them to the emergency room to get an MRI. The scan showed a large tumor behind Ansley’s left eye; she was diagnosed with an Optic Nerve Glioma at just five months old. Read More…

Morgan Hayes began complaining of knee pain early in January of 2010. An x ray showed that there was nothing wrong with her knee. However, her mother felt there was something wrong, so her doctor ordered an MRI on January 27th. A biopsy was done and Morgan’s family was told that she probably had cancer. Read More…

Harley Combs is a loving, strong six year old girl. When she was a year old, she began having frequent ear infections and was vomiting all the time. Harley’s illness got worse a month after her second birthday and she was taken to the emergency room. She was diagnosed with a brain stem Glioma.  Read More…

Karrie Dodez, named for her great grandmother, was born July 5, 2002. She was a wonderful baby, a pleasant toddler and is a beautiful 8 year old girl. Karrie has has an explosive personality and a mind of her own. She loves music, movies, and reading.  Read More…