Benton is an active four year old who loves cartoons and playing outside.
Last spring, Benton's parents noticed bruises on his arms and legs, but they chalked it up to time on the playground. But when Benton started to complain about pain, they became worried. A trip to the doctor revealed devastating news: Benton suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. His family turned to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
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"Benton hasn’t slowed down at all during treatment," said his mom. "He still wants to do all the things he loves." Benton's treatment will include two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy. Yet his family will never receive a bill from St. Jude for anything — not for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Help families like Benton's when you sign up to support St. Jude. It's the time of year when we start reflecting on the many things we're thankful for, including loved ones. Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and show support to those who are not.
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