KELSEA'S STORY

After complaining of leg pain and feeling feverish in June, 1998, 3-1/2 year old Kelsea was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. As she was severely anemic at the time of diagnosis, she was immediately given a transfusion of red blood cells.

Kelsea had to endure 26 months of chemotherapy. Frequently during the treatment she suffered various ailments and was unable to attend kindergarten for much of the time. Throughout her treatment she continued receiving large numbers of units of red blood cells.

Kelsea is now in full remission and is a typically active pre-teen.