July
We were devastated when the doctors told us Jade’s leukemia was back. She wasn’t even four years old yet. We had already tried other treatment options, but ultimately there was no choice but a transplant.
July 3—Jade’s "re-birthday"—was a celebration filled with banners, cupcakes and Jade’s favorite thing in the world—music. Today, Jade LIVES. She sings out loud. Whispers little girl secrets. Basks in renewed life. And is cancer-free!
We dedicate July 3 to the mother who donated her newborn baby’s umbilical cord blood and gave Jade a second chance at life.
— Jaytoe and Taneika, Jade’s parents