Honored Kid

Ruth Mersburgh

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Location

Holualoa, HI, US

Diagnosis

Neuroblastoma

Date of Diagnosis

March 2006

Status

Deceased

Treated At

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children

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My Story

Thank you for your support. Ruth was diagnosed at age 5 with Neuroblastoma stage 4. She beat cancer and lived for another 17 years with the damage the cancer treatment did to include severe lung damage, growth hormone deficiency, hearing loss, heart damage, irregular bone and muscle growth, infertility, low thyroid, emotional and social issues. Even with all these issues, Ruth dedicated her life to helping others. In the end her lungs failed just after turning 22 years old. Thank you for supporting St. Baldricks!

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