Micah is an eighth grader who loves
video games and being at the beach. If you spend time with this
healthy, active boy you would never guess the path he has traveled.
Micah was diagnosed with T-Cell ALL Leukemia in August of 2008. He was
in the 4th grade. His treatment lasted a total of three and a half
years. His mother says she wanted to be part of TGHP so people at the
beginning of their treatment might see Micah and realize there is HOPE
and an end to it one day. In her opinion, the massive time frame of a
child's treatment is one of the scariest parts of the diagnosis....
realizing you have to live with it for so long. As if this diagnosis
weren't enough for this family, tragedy recently struck. While
approaching the end of Micah's therapy last November, his father was
killed by a drunk driver. He missed seeing Micah reach the his goal of
December 4th, 2011 which was the last day he took a treatment and the
end of the very long journey for the family. Though missing their
husband and father, this family rejoices at Micah's victory. He is
currently off therapy and December 4, 2012 was his one year "off
therapy" anniversary. Micah is now in the 8th grade. He is an honor
roll student and very active in school. He has weathered many storms in
his short life and has faced them with courage and heart. We celebrate
with you and your family, Micah!
Images by: Wendy Wicker Phillips Photography
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