FOX 5 Cares: 11-year-old girl who battled leukemia becomes zookeeper thanks to Make-A-Wish
We want to introduce you to 11-year-old Susanna from Washington, D.C. She became sick when she was 7-years-old, and was battling childhood leukemia.
We want to introduce you to 11-year-old Susanna from Washington, D.C. She became sick when she was 7-years-old, and was battling childhood leukemia.
FOX 5 DC CARES: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kick-Off
Allison Seymour and Tucker Barnes help the Salvation Army kick-off their Red Kettle Campaign!
Allison Seymour and Tucker Barnes help the Salvation Army kick-off their Red Kettle Campaign!
FOX 5 DC CARES: Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kick Off
Allison Seymour and Tucker Barnes help the Salvation Army kick-off their Red Kettle Campaign!
Allison Seymour and Tucker Barnes help the Salvation Army kick-off their Red Kettle Campaign!
FOX 5 DC CARES: Light the Night Walk to support blood cancer awareness
The weather was perfect for Saturday's Light The Night Walk in D.C. The walk helps raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which does so much to support blood cancer patients and their families.
The weather was perfect for Saturday's Light The Night Walk in D.C. The walk helps raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which does so much to support blood cancer patients and their families.
FOX 5 DC CARES: 13-year-old Lance Bigelow AML survivor
His first visit was to 13-year-old Lance Bigelow. Lance was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myleoid Leukemia) when he was just 2-years-old. He fought a tough battle against the disease and in November, he will have been cancer-free for 11 years.
His first visit was to 13-year-old Lance Bigelow. Lance was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myleoid Leukemia) when he was just 2-years-old. He fought a tough battle against the disease and in November, he will have been cancer-free for 11 years.
FOX 5 DC CARES: 12-year-old ALL fighter Jack Creedon
12-year-old Jack Creedon was diagnosed with very high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) last year. His cancer is very resistant to treatment, and after he was unable to secure a bone marrow transplant, his family pressed forward with a stem cell/cord blood transplant. That procedure was scheduled for this month but another setback - a bacterial infection ? delayed them again.
12-year-old Jack Creedon was diagnosed with very high risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) last year. His cancer is very resistant to treatment, and after he was unable to secure a bone marrow transplant, his family pressed forward with a stem cell/cord blood transplant. That procedure was scheduled for this month but another setback - a bacterial infection ? delayed them again.
FOX 5 DC CARES: Cancer survivor Kelvin Yates talks about his battle with Multiple Myeloma
Cancer survivor Kelvin Yates joined FOX 5 in-studio to talk about his battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Cancer survivor Kelvin Yates joined FOX 5 in-studio to talk about his battle with Multiple Myeloma.
FOX 5 DC CARES: Mason's classmates show support with special surprise for 5-year-old fighting cancer
A very special surprise for a 5-year-old fighting cancer! Mason, who is fighting a brave battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), was given a strong show of support by his classmates Thursday.
A very special surprise for a 5-year-old fighting cancer! Mason, who is fighting a brave battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), was given a strong show of support by his classmates Thursday.
FOX 5 DC Cares: A man and his shed; Kelvin?s fight against Multiple Myeloma
During his fight with cancer, Kelvin Yates couldn?t even make it outside to work in his shed ? something he loves. He is still in treatment ? but he is back to building things ? like his confidence.
During his fight with cancer, Kelvin Yates couldn?t even make it outside to work in his shed ? something he loves. He is still in treatment ? but he is back to building things ? like his confidence.
FOX 5 DC Cares: Kelvin making progress in fight against Multiple Myeloma
FOX5 DC Cares, our community outreach campaign is partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this month.
FOX5 DC Cares, our community outreach campaign is partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this month.
FOX 5 DC Cares: Mason?s mom explains why the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is so important to her family
Mason?s mom explains why the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is so important to her family. The first Light the Night walk is this Saturday.
Mason?s mom explains why the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is so important to her family. The first Light the Night walk is this Saturday.
FOX 5 DC Cares: IHOP Pancake race to raise LLS awareness
On Friday, members of the IHOP team joined us in-studio to so off their seasonal pancake creations and to take part in the first ever pancake race. Tucker Barnes and Erin Como jumped in to race ? anything to raise awareness!
On Friday, members of the IHOP team joined us in-studio to so off their seasonal pancake creations and to take part in the first ever pancake race. Tucker Barnes and Erin Como jumped in to race ? anything to raise awareness!
FOX 5 DC CARES: IHOP round-up campaign returns
Buy breakfast and support the fight against blood cancer.
Buy breakfast and support the fight against blood cancer.
FOX 5 DC Cares: Mason?s parents discuss the impact Leukemia has had on their family
Mason is fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and his parents talk with FOX 5 about how his diagnosis has impacted their family.
Mason is fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and his parents talk with FOX 5 about how his diagnosis has impacted their family.
FOX 5 Cares: Mason making progress in fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Like a lot of 5-year-olds, Mason loves to play with Star Wars figures and loves to root for his favorite team - the Redskins. But he also has serious work to do too. Mason is fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Like a lot of 5-year-olds, Mason loves to play with Star Wars figures and loves to root for his favorite team - the Redskins. But he also has serious work to do too. Mason is fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
FOX 5 Cares: Light The Night Kickoff
Beth Gorman, executive director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's National Capital Area Chapter, has more on the Light The Night kickoff events.
Beth Gorman, executive director of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's National Capital Area Chapter, has more on the Light The Night kickoff events.
Walgreens supports LLS
Many times, patients who are battling blood cancers need a variety of therapies as part of their treatment, and Walgreens is partnering with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to make sure they get what they need. Alyssa Armstrong, a pharmacist at Walgreens Children's Hospital, joined us to explain.
Many times, patients who are battling blood cancers need a variety of therapies as part of their treatment, and Walgreens is partnering with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to make sure they get what they need. Alyssa Armstrong, a pharmacist at Walgreens Children's Hospital, joined us to explain.