the four fighters
Kaelyn Kociemba
Kaelyn Kociemba
Kaelyn Kociemba
Kaelyn knew something was wrong when she started feeling light headed and weak but, despite multiple hospitalizations, cancer was not considered seriously. By the time her cancer was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma non-small cell lung cancer it was stage IV and had metastasized in her skull, vertebrae, hip bones, and pelvis. Kaelyn is a devot
Kaelyn knew something was wrong when she started feeling light headed and weak but, despite multiple hospitalizations, cancer was not considered seriously. By the time her cancer was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma non-small cell lung cancer it was stage IV and had metastasized in her skull, vertebrae, hip bones, and pelvis. Kaelyn is a devoted wife and dedicated, loving mother to her 5 y/o daughter, Ellie, and 3 y/o son, Noah.
Owen Watson
Kaelyn Kociemba
Kaelyn Kociemba
Three year old Owen will capture your heart with his inquisitive blue eyes and steadfast determination. He's a friend to all and generous with hugs. A bulge in his neck was first thought to be remnants of an ear infection but it was determined that Owen had B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and he was admitted to Doernbecher for aggress
Three year old Owen will capture your heart with his inquisitive blue eyes and steadfast determination. He's a friend to all and generous with hugs. A bulge in his neck was first thought to be remnants of an ear infection but it was determined that Owen had B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and he was admitted to Doernbecher for aggressive treatment. Owen has a strong will and loving family supporting him.
Gracie Guardino
Gracie Guardino
Gracie Guardino
Gracie is a returning fighter from Eugene in a battle against a rare form of cancer called adrenocortical carcinoma. A tumor the size of a football was removed from her abdomen as well as several organs during a lengthy operation at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. While the tumor is gone, the cancer is not and Gracie continues treatments t
Gracie is a returning fighter from Eugene in a battle against a rare form of cancer called adrenocortical carcinoma. A tumor the size of a football was removed from her abdomen as well as several organs during a lengthy operation at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. While the tumor is gone, the cancer is not and Gracie continues treatments that require her to fly to Houston at regular intervals. Gracie has not lost her glowing smile or free spirit and continues the fight with a love for life and kindness for all.
Marisa Harris
Gracie Guardino
Gracie Guardino
Marisa, too, is a returning fighter and continues her battle against ovarian cancer that started in 2020. Marisa has undergone major surgeries, chemotheropy, blood transfusions, and numerous trials and treatments. Marisa faces each fight with courage and humor and is a positive light to all who know her. She's tough, to be sure, but she
Marisa, too, is a returning fighter and continues her battle against ovarian cancer that started in 2020. Marisa has undergone major surgeries, chemotheropy, blood transfusions, and numerous trials and treatments. Marisa faces each fight with courage and humor and is a positive light to all who know her. She's tough, to be sure, but she has a soft heart for her many Eugene friends and the music that helps her get by.
