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Blythe is a full-time single mother to four young sons, Kohdy (12), Kayzn (4), Kaleb (3), and Keanu (1), with whom she loves taking on beach adventures. Blythe’s health took a turn when she had her gallbladder removed in the summer of 2021, when doctor’s misdiagnosed a gallstone. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a tumor. A week later, Blythe was diagnosed with stage 3 gallbladder cancer, a very unpredictable, rare, and aggressive type of cancer. You can read Blythe’s full story here.
In December of 2020, Tekauri’s mom and dad noticed a lazy eye and took Tekauri to get glasses but that did not seem to help little Tekauri. While Tekauri was in the hospital in January of 2021, an MRI revealed a large tumor located in Tekauri’s brain stem. Tekauri and his mom were immediately transported via medivac to Kapiolani Hospital on Oahu where two days later Tekauri underwent surgery to remove the cancerous tumor. Tekauri has since begun his 11 month maintenance chemotherapy plan and is receiving treatment on Oahu at Kapiolani. You can read Tekauri’s full story here.
James Gonzalez-Wesley is a sweet, affectionate 4 year old boy with a playful laugh and dimples that bring a smile and joy to everyone he meets. His parents noticed James was not gaining weight and after a blood test confirmed possible cancer, he was diagnosed with b-ALL Leukemia on 1/21/20. James is on an intensive chemotherapy regimen that involves 5 chemo drugs and although weak from treatment, still manages moments of humor and tender sweetness. You can read James’ full story here.
Kahalau is an adorable 3 year old from Maui who was diagnosed with stage 3 Neuroblastoma in June 2017. Little Kahalau is currently undergoing Chemotherapy treatment and fortunately is responding well. She is gaining strength and fighting hard, while impressing everyone daily with her positive attitude. You can read Kehalau’s full story here.
Tavin Hashimoto was a nine year old living in Kula, Maui with his parents and two younger siblings. In March of 2017 the family was devastated to learn that young Tavin had Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of leukemia. After Tavin’s cancer went into remission in October 2017, the family received the unfortunate news that Tavin’s cancer had returned. You can read Tavin’s full story here.
Trucker Dukes, the youngest son of Maui fire fighter Joshua Dukes and Maui jewelry maker Shauna Dukes, was diagnosed with Stage IV neuroblastoma, an aggressive cancer that spread to 50% of his body. The 3 year old has an older sister and two older brothers and had been undergoing painful cancer treatments almost his entire life. You can read Trucker’s full story here.
