Our Inspiration - Sarah's Story
Hero - Daughter - Sister - Friend
Sarah was a radiant, charismatic presence; she had a magical way of lighting up any room she entered. Her sense of humor was infectious, and she had an uncanny ability to make anyone laugh. I dearly miss those moments. Sarah's kindness knew no bounds, as she constantly went out of her way to bring joy to those around her. She had a special affinity for looking after the younger kids and had an immense love for children. Her dream was to become a teacher or someday have a large family of her own.
However, on April 27, 2016, Sarah's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at the tender age of 14. The words "Your child has cancer" are every parent's worst nightmare. She received treatment at Goryeb Children’s Hospital and The Valerie Center in Morristown, NJ.
Over the next 12 months, Sarah battled fiercely. We cherished the "good days" with all our hearts. Her journey was far from easy, as no life-threatening disease ever is. But she faced it with extraordinary courage. Her resilience was unmatched, and she maintained a warm smile and selfless spirit until her very last breath. She is, and will always be, our HERO.
Sadly, Sarah earned her angel wings on April 18, 2017, at the age of 15, after a relapse with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Her luminous spirit now serves as our guiding light, inspiring us to give back and assist others. In her memory and in celebration of her life, we are committed to transforming our grief into a positive force for other families dealing with pediatric cancer. We embrace the power of HOPE, inspired by Sarah's enduring legacy.
However, on April 27, 2016, Sarah's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at the tender age of 14. The words "Your child has cancer" are every parent's worst nightmare. She received treatment at Goryeb Children’s Hospital and The Valerie Center in Morristown, NJ.
Over the next 12 months, Sarah battled fiercely. We cherished the "good days" with all our hearts. Her journey was far from easy, as no life-threatening disease ever is. But she faced it with extraordinary courage. Her resilience was unmatched, and she maintained a warm smile and selfless spirit until her very last breath. She is, and will always be, our HERO.
Sadly, Sarah earned her angel wings on April 18, 2017, at the age of 15, after a relapse with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Her luminous spirit now serves as our guiding light, inspiring us to give back and assist others. In her memory and in celebration of her life, we are committed to transforming our grief into a positive force for other families dealing with pediatric cancer. We embrace the power of HOPE, inspired by Sarah's enduring legacy.