Andrew and Brittney Harr still vividly remember the day in November 2022 they learned their 3-year-old daughter, Dylan, had cancer. “Dylan was complaining that her back hurt and was limping and walking differently,” said Brittney. “I took her to the doctor a number of times, but they chalked it up to growing pains.” Following her […]
10 out of 10: Siblings are a perfect match for bone marrow transplant
A typical day for Wyatt Brown is spent ‘doing jobs’ around his house like picking up frogs, digging in dirt and learning how to fix things. But last year, just a day after his 4th birthday, Wyatt’s days were anything but typical as he started testing and treatment at the Showers Family Center for Childhood […]
Right place at the right time: Marietta boy battles cancer during a pandemic at Akron Children’s
February 2020 brought a global pandemic and a cancer diagnosis to then 11-year-old Paul Smith. Both required isolation and patience. Both would bring tears and sacrifice. But neither could stop Paul’s resilience, a mother’s love or a care team dedicated to getting Paul back to his best. On a family ski trip, Paul’s cancer let […]