• Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
• Year of Diagnosis: 2006
• Diagnosis: Cancerous brain tumour

Some facts about my treatment:

My treatment consisted of surgery, radiation, four rounds of high dose chemo and four stem cell transplants. I spent 206 days in the hospital. A side effect of the surger was Cerebral Mutism which took away my ability to talk and move. I was forced to relearn to speak and relearn to walk, something that doctor's didn't think was possible.

What I want people to know about me

I am an honor student, I have a great sense of humour and I love computers.

My favourite day was

On my 14th birthday I was in the hospital and had gotten a fever, but was well enought to come home for my birthday

The worst thing about having cancer

The stereotypes that people place on me based on what I went through. As a result of my treatment I have no hair and porbably won't for the rest of my life. My voice sounds gravely due to the treatments, when I walk I am unsteady.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be able to give back to all the organizations that have helped me during my journey.

My message to other kids undergoing treatment

Always have a positive attitude

If you could have one superpower strength, what would it be?

Be psychic

If I had three wishes they would be...

I got to go to Disney World with my family

I'm involved with Coast to Coast because...

I believe Coast to Coast is a great cause

 

 

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