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BuckeyeThon Kids

Throughout the year BuckeyeThon works with 20 families and children who are currently or have fought pediatric illnesses at Nationwide Children's Hospital. While some of our children have battled pediatric cancer and blood disorders, BuckeyeThon celebrates the life of all children treated at Nationwide Children's regardless of their diagnosis. These families will be present at many BuckeyeThon events and love talking with students so be sure to say hello!

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BuckeyeThon Kids

Aiden showing off his cape next to the Bronze Brutus Statue in the Ohio Union.
Kids

Aiden F.

Aiden was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at age 2. He finished treatment in March 2021!
Brady Profile pic
Kids

Brady S.

Brady was diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma. He finished treatment in May of 2018.
Corbin in a Charlie's Angels pose while wearing a red shirt
Kids

Corbin N.

Corbin was diagnosed with stage 3 Neuroblastoma at 6 months of age.
Hayden L.
Kids

Hayden L.

Hayden is missing the AV node in his heart. Because of this, his heart beats much too slowly.
Jackson
Kids

Jackson R.

Jackson was a fearless fighter and passed away from infantile ALL on September 26, 2002.
Josh wearing a black script Ohio shirt while sitting on concrete steps
Kids

Josh W.

Josh was born with a congenital birth defect which affected his gastrointestinal tract.
Katelyn and her mom sharing churros at a restaurant
Kids

Katelyn W.

Katelyn was diagnosed with high-risk Neuroblastoma at age 5.
La'Miya and her grandparents smiling at the camera
Kids

La'Miya R.

La'Miya was diagnosed at age 4 and underwent 8 months of treatment.
Lu
Kids

Lauryn O.

Lauryn was a fearless fighter and passed away on May 5, 2016 from Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Liam
Kids

Liam V.

Liam gained his angel wings on October 8, 2016 after fearlessly fighting Stage IV Neuroblastoma.
Neil with his arm on the shoulder of the Bronze Brutus statue in the Ohio Union.
Kids

Neil T.

Neil was diagnosed with Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia in January 2019.
Pax profile pic
Kids

Pax F.

On December 23rd, 2013, Pax was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.
Piper wearing a grey BuckeyeThon shirt and smiling at the camera
Kids

Piper S.

Piper was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3.