Honored Kid

Matthew Pettinato

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Location

Austin, TX, US

Diagnosis

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Date of Diagnosis

November 2009

Status

Passed away

Treated At

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas Texas Children's Hospital

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Matthew was an amazing boy. Despite his battle with ALL for 6 years, he loved life and and made the most out of it. He inspired many in his almost 10 years and our prayer is that his faith and perseverance continue to inspire hope and action in the face of childhood cancer. Thank you for supporting Team Peacenss and the more than 300,000 kids worldwide who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. By sharing the gifts of your time, talent and money with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, you're supporting research to give all kids with cancer a better chance for a cure.

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