At 15 years old, Allyson was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Watch Allyson’s story now to see how support from donor-funded programs like Child Life helped her and her family navigate this life-changing diagnosis—and find out how you can step up for kids like her during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.   

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