St. Baldrick's Announces 2012 Ambassador Kids

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is proud to announce the five 2012 Ambassador Kids who represent the thousands of kids touched by childhood cancer. Coming from all areas of the country, ages, disease types and treatment statuses, they are a reminder that childhood cancer doesn’t discriminate and that one in five kids diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive.

Austin, 5, Ohio | Bilateral Wilms tumor, no evidence of disease

"Austin taught himself to cartwheel at age 2, which pretty much sums up his approach to life." – Krissy, Austin’s mom

Diagnosed with cancer in both kidneys at 10 months old, Austin endured eight months of chemotherapy and four abdominal surgeries before being declared cancer-free. But one year later, it was back. After six more months of treatment and the removal of one-and-a-half kidneys, this determined 5-year-old is once again cancer-free.



Emily, 7, Texas | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in treatment

Before cancer, Emily dreamt of being a teacher; but now says, “I want to be a doctor who saves kids’ lives.”

A persistent limp and unexplained fever led to Emily’s cancer diagnosis in March 2010. If all goes well, Emily will complete her treatment by June 2012 - good news for this active girl who enjoys watching Hannah Montana, reading Junie B. Jones books and gardening.





Justin, 8, Colorado | Neuroblastoma, in treatment

“I would do anything to make the cancer get out of my body. I will never be too tired to stop fighting – let’s go do this thing.”

When he was diagnosed in 2006, doctors gave Justin a 30% chance of being alive in five years. If he relapsed, they said he wouldn't survive. Five years and three relapses later, he is still fighting.





Teddy, Forever 9 (2/6/2001 – 8/16/2010), Connecticut | Undifferentiated sarcoma

“When I grow up I would like to be a scientist... I want to cure cancer. I also want to cure mosquito bites. ”

Teddy wanted to be a scientist so he could find a cure. But a lack of knowledge about Teddy’s cancer limited his treatment options. In his memory, Teddy’s family is working with St. Baldrick’s to make sure that his dream of a cure comes true.





Sarah, 22, Virginia | Biphenotypic leukemia, in remission

“I never dreamed that I would benefit from the research I helped fund… Every dollar raised for St. Baldrick's will touch a life like mine.”

A college junior majoring in Early Childhood Development and two-time St. Baldrick’s shavee, Sarah's heart is set on making a difference in the lives of children. But her dreams have been put on hold for awhile, as after nearly seven years in remission, she relapsed in June 2010.



Read the press release announcing the five St. Baldrick's 2012 Ambassador Kids!