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2023 Ambassador Hanna: A Lesson in Rising Above the Storm

Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2023

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Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. Help me fund the research that will save their lives!

We helped to raise money for childhood cancer research

Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2023

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Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. Help me fund the research that will save their lives!

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Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

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2023 Ambassador Hanna: A Lesson in Rising Above the Storm

We helped to raise money for childhood cancer research

At 16 years old, Hanna was an active teen with friends, school and soccer taking centerstage in her life. Then everything changed. A severe pain in her right hip, thought to be a sports injury, didn’t improve with physical therapy. An MRI revealed a grapefruit sized tumor in her hip. The diagnosis was osteosarcoma or bone cancer.

Hanna immediately began a 10-round protocol of chemotherapy to shrink the tumor, but it was unsuccessful. Doctors said a hemipelvectomy amputation—removal of her leg, hip, and half of her pelvis—was her best option for survival. After 10 rounds of chemo, a 23-hour surgery, followed by 17 more rounds of chemotherapy and months of physical therapy, Hanna was cancer free. 

At her 10-year check-up, Hanna was given the “all clear.” But it came with a hiccup. Testing revealed she had a rare disorder called Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. She carries a gene mutation which puts her at risk to develop other cancers, particularly breast cancer. It was advised Hanna get a double mastectomy to avert that risk and be on a strict screening protocol thereafter. 

In the years since her diagnosis, Hanna married her soulmate, completed her master’s degree, launched a full-time marketing career, adopted a sweet three-legged German Shepherd named Frankie, and models for brands to help them be more inclusive in their campaigns. 

Hanna shares that her desire to succeed and willingness to work hard has enabled her to not only fight cancer but to rise above its ensuing challenges. In her own words, she says “overall…I’m just a really happy human being who is so grateful to be here.”

Hanna and Family has joined the ranks of:

Baron of the Brave

Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least twenty years of service to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation helping kids with cancer throughout all the land.

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It's all about the kids. Let's fund childhood cancer research to help kids grow up cancer-free. Get involved or make a donation today, and click a photo below to see why we need cures now.

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Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

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