Candle Lighting Lights Up Hope
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Israel Rivas, 8, shares about his battle against leukemia at the young age of 3.
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Genasis Crafton, 15, who was diagnosed with cancer at age 13 shares a message of hope.
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Cassie Nguyen, 25, long time cancer survivor was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 16. She has since continued to lobby for the awareness of children diagnosed with cancer.
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Cancer patients and survivors come together to share messages of hope, strength and courage.
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Maria Garcia, mother of Valerie Torres – 18, shares about their continued journey through her daughters fight against leukemia. Valerie (right) was diagnosed with leukemia at age 13.
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