When Samantha’s parents took her to the doctor three years ago for what they thought was a nagging virus, they were stunned to learn she has Fanconi anemia, a rare blood disorder that leads to bone marrow failure. The first good news the family received after this life-changing diagnosis was that Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has the Fanconi Anemia Comprehensive Care Center, where doctors and nurses are now providing Samantha the specialized services she needs.
If a bone marrow transplant becomes necessary, the family says they will turn to the hospital for the outstanding care they’ve grown used to. In the meantime, this vibrant, intelligent fourth-grader is participating in Girls Scouts, playing tennis, swimming and reading biographies of important people, including Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Edison. Thanks to Cincinnati Children’s, Samantha will have the opportunity to make her own mark on history.
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Posted by: Chanel J12 | January 17, 2011 at 04:35 AM
you should update this. Sam died Thursday.
Posted by: Crstina DGodfrey | October 18, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Hi Samantha,
We were just thinking about you today. We're all wearing our bracelets to school tomorrow as part of Red Ribbon week. I hope you are getting better every day. We miss you at OLP. I hope I can see you soon.
Take care!
Love,
Ana
Posted by: Ana Livecchi | October 20, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Hi Samantha,
We were just thinking about you today. We're all wearing our bracelets to school tomorrow as part of Red Ribbon week. I hope you are getting better every day. We miss you at OLP. I hope I can see you soon.
Take care!
Love,
Ana
Posted by: Ana Livecchi | October 20, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Hi Samantha,
We were just thinking about you today. We're all wearing our bracelets to school tomorrow as part of Red Ribbon week. I hope you are getting better every day. We miss you at OLP. I hope I can see you soon.
Take care!
Love,
Ana
Posted by: Ana Livecchi | October 20, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Sam, I can't wait to meet you after hearing so much about you (good stuff!) You will meet Jacob Brown who were are bringing -- he lives a little over an hour outside Columbus and is a pretty funny guy. Have a good trip to D.C.
Morna
Posted by: Morna Smith | June 13, 2008 at 05:58 PM