Charlotte

Adorable Charlotte was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma. She has undergone chemotherapy, surgery, bone marrow transplant, and is over half way done with radiation. Each treatment brings new challenges and illness; for example, with radiation, her kidneys began to not function properly causing more hospitalization, medication, and close monitoring. Prior to radiation, she had an infection that quickly required her to be in the hospital again and antibiotics and radiation was delayed due to elevated liver enzymes. The family has spent many months at Ronald McDonald House. She is a sweet girl with a big smile despite all the awful hospital stays and treatments. She always cheers up when her big brothers come to visit her as they definitely are silly together.  Charlotte loves every moment she is at home and can be outside playing.  While in the hospital, her iPod helps keep her busy.