Meet Kristen

Kristen was born in Georgia in June 2003, much to the excitement of her parents and 5 year old brother. In March of 2007, their lives suddenly changed when Kristen's parents noticed some bruising and red spots (petechiae) that sent them to the pediatrician. After blood work results, it was confirmed that she had pre B acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Aside from the few bruises, you would never have known anything was wrong with her. She was immediately admitted to the hospital, and after blood and platelet transfusions, a port was placed in her chest 2 days later for her chemo treatments. Kristen has been remarkably brave and strong through all of the chemo, steroids, shots, and oral medications. Her maintenance phase began in November of 2007 and she will continue on this path until June 2009.