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Family dealing with Ida’s wrath discovers son has leukemia
One St. Rose mother is encouraging parents to trust their intuitions after her 2-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia. […]
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12-year-old fights leukemia, but keeps taking one more step
When the leukemia diagnosis came for 12-year-old Angie Rivera, she struggled with lingering fears and uncertainty. […]
Health
Teacher fighting leukemia in ‘high spirits’ with help from supporters
For the many people whose lives have been touched by Boutte Christian Academy teacher Lisa Barlow, her recent leukemia diagnosis was a devastating blow. […]
Health
Lakewood student named ‘hero’ after long fight with leukemia
April 27 will be the first anniversary of Chad Grosch’s stem cell transplant and it’s a time when his mother says they intend on doing something very special to honor it. […]
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Luling aids 7-year-old girl fighting leukemia
On July 18, there will be a blood drive to benefit Sara Edler of Luling, who was recently diagnosed with pre B-cell leukemia. […]
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Luling firefighter dies 2 months after being diagnosed with leukemia
Luling shift firefighter Joseph Riebow, 39, who’s fight against leukemia was documented in the Jan. 1 edition of the St. Charles Herald-Guide, died on Jan. 8. […]
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Community bands together to find bone marrow donor
St. Charles Parish residents have come together to attempt to find a bone marrow donor for a 12-year-old Arizona boy who suffers from leukemia. […]
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Locals chip in to help young girl with leukemia
Kelly Richards and Tracie Landry first met at Hahnville High School where both graduated in 1995. The two were not married until years later after Tracie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Louisiana State University and Kelly graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Originally from Luling, the couple now live with their children in a community north of Seattle, Wash. due to Kelly’s career as a Navy pilot. […]
Lifestyles
RJ Vial in top 10 for Leukemia Fundation fundraising
R.J. Vial Elementary School in Paradis ranked No. 8 in the state in their fundraising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They raised over $4,200 dollars. […]