Nubia Sanchez
Sponsor: AAF Sacramento Ad Club

Illinois
Aiden (Age 6)
Cancer

It all started with stomach pain. After going to the ER for several medical tests, Aidan of Lindenhurst, Ill., was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer. Aidan immediately began a yearlong series of treatments at Children’s Memorial Hospital. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy, radiation, a triple stem cell transplant, and had a tumor removed. Although these treatments were hard on his little body, they were a success.

“We’re forever grateful to Children’s Memorial,” said his mom. “The staff made him feel like a superstar every time he walked through the doors. It’s an unbelievable place, and we couldn’t have asked for better care.”

Today, 6-year-old Aidan doesn’t even realize all he’s been through. According to Aidan, he had a sick tummy and now he’s better. His confidence, empathy, sense of humor and overall passion for life contributed to this amazing outlook.

Aidan loves to play soccer and was just assigned to play on “Team Energy.” He enjoys video games, wrestling with his dad and hopes to be an astronaut someday.