#RallyKid Xander's Fundraiser

Rally Kid Xander's Story

Xander started experiencing severe back pain in 2018 at 3 years old. At first, it was dismissed as constipation and growing pains. In January 2019, we got an answer for the pain he was experiencing. He was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk Neuroblastoma, after a 4 inch tumor was discovered in his chest. Initial scans revealed it had already spread to his legs, hips, spine, shoulders, and skull. Xander had a hickman line placed in his chest and quickly began chemotherapy treatments. That year, he underwent numerous chemotherapy cycles, main tumor resection surgery, stem cell transplants, feeding tube placements, shots, long hospital stays, anesthesia, scans, and hearing loss. After the disease showed no improvement with any of the treatments, he did a radiation trial that also provided no improvement to the disease. He was put on oral chemo drugs until March of 2022, when we decided to take him off since the cancer continued to have no response. Over three years later, Xander’s cancer has not spread any further. There are no further treatment options for Neuroblastoma. We are fortunate that his disease has not worsened. Xander has shown resilience and positivity throughout this challenging journey. He is one of a kind, scores above average in school, he’s got the biggest heart, and his curiosity is SO big.

By buying a shirt, you are directly supporting childhood cancer research through the Rally Foundation. Every day, 47 children are diagnosed with cancer—a heartbreaking statistic that drives our mission forward. Your purchase will contribute to the ongoing efforts to develop better treatments with fewer long-term side effects, and ultimately, find a cure. Stand with us in this critical cause and help bring hope to children and families battling cancer—so that one day, no child has to face this fight.