Honored Kid

Leighton Backhaus

Age 18
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Location

New Salem, ND, US

Diagnosis

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Date of Diagnosis

August 2010

Status

In treatment

Treated At

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Sanford Children's Hospital Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

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My Story

Hi! My name is Leighton and I have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). I am a six year old little boy who is full of life and full of laughs! I am a fighter! I currently live in Bismarck, ND and I am in the first grade. I am a big brother and my siblings love me! I am currently undergoing treatment and I have chemo on Mondays. Where I go for chemo is a very special place... it is Peter Pans Neverland! My mommy and daddy tell me often how very special I am. I LOVE dinosaurs and can tell you the scientific names of each one! I also love to play outside and especially love horses. I want to grow up to be a cowboy, just like my daddy. When people ask how I feel I tell them how God is on my side. I will beat cancer because my mommy says that is what we do! :)

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