Stories we carry with us.

Jazzlene Inch is a sophomore at Mount Union Area High School. She is an academic honor student who is enrolled in the automotive program in vo-tech working her way to become a diesel mechanic. She also plays volleyball, softball and works at the Chow Korral on the weekends. In her free time she enjoys reading, attending and helping at CHAMP events, tending to her many animals and spending time with her family and friends.

On December 13, 2012, she was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). After enduring five rounds of three different types of chemotherapy, endless bone marrow biopsies, spinal taps, blood draws and imaging, Jazz hit the “cancer free mark” in the spring of 2013 and by the grace of God has been in remission since.

We are forever grateful for the love, prayers and support the community has shown us since diagnosis. CHAMP is a way we can give back to all of those who paid it forward for us all those years ago.

Cinny was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 7. After two and a half years of treatment, she was in remission.

Unfortunately, this wasn't her only fight. At 17, she found a mass on her jaw. A biopsy confirmed she had to battle cancer again — this time mucoepidermoid carcinoma. She underwent extensive jaw surgery to remove the mass, just months before her senior prom. Thankfully, the surgery was a success and she did not need radiation.

Cinny now gives back to her community by working as a registered nurse at Geisinger Lewistown and Penn Highlands Huntingdon. She hopes to help as many people as helped her throughout her battles.

She wouldn't have been able to do this without the support from her family, friends, and most importantly CHAMP.

Shelly was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer, at the age of 8 after pain in her right foot led to the discovery of a tumor.

After a year of unsuccessful chemotherapy treatment at Penn State Hershey Hospital, Shelly underwent a Chopart amputation of her right foot. Today she has adapted to an active life with her prosthetic and is studying to become a physical therapist with interests in exercise oncology and oncology physical therapy.

Shelly leaned heavily on the support of her parents, Tim and Jacquita, and four sisters — Samantha, Heidi, Katrina, and Kelly — during treatment and is eternally grateful for the support they received from CHAMP that ensured they did not have to fight alone.

Destiny was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 11. She had many cycles of chemo, and upon remission found out a few months later she was sick again. This time chemo and radiation was the treatment plan.

Once again after coming into remission, another relapse happened. Destiny then received a stem cell transplant along with harsh chemo. Once more after treatment she found out she had relapsed again and this time needed a bone marrow transplant. All of this was before the age of 15.

It took many years for her to recover after her most recent treatments in 2014. Destiny now enjoys her work in a phlebotomy role at her local hospital, Penn Highlands Huntingdon, helping others and treating each patient as family.

She is now 26 but still has some health complications mostly due to her treatments and cancer history. She continues to fight each day with the support of her family, attending several doctor appointments monthly.

In January 2015, Riley developed a sore in her mouth and swollen gums. After a series of appointments, her family learned she had leukemia at eight years old.

Riley was diagnosed with AML and spent months in the hospital. She reached remission in May but needed a bone marrow transplant because of the aggressive nature of the disease.

After her transplant on June 16, 2015, Riley developed graft-versus-host disease and suffered respiratory arrest on August 20. She was intubated and remained in the ICU until she passed on October 7, 2015.

Riley is remembered as a joyful, caring little girl who said every day was “the best day ever.” Her family remains grateful for the support from CHAMP and the community.

Kristy began experiencing severe back pain and, after an MRI, her family learned the mass was cancer. She was diagnosed with myoepithelial carcinoma in May 2013.

Over the next four and a half years, Kristy endured more than 30 rounds of chemo and radiation, plus clinical trials. Through it all she stayed positive and refused to let cancer define her life.

Kristy graduated high school with honors, spent time with her family, and cheered on her sister’s softball games whenever she could.

Kristy passed away on September 14, 2016. Her family shares her story so her legacy and love for CHAMP live on.

Wade was diagnosed with Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma at age 13 after months of unexplained illness. He began treatment at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey.

He endured surgeries, chemotherapy, and MIBG therapy at CHOP, plus multiple clinical trials as his cancer progressed.

In late 2014, Wade’s family was told there were no remaining treatment options. He returned to Hershey for radiation and supportive care as the cancer spread.

Wade passed away from septic shock on November 25, 2015, one day after receiving his high school diploma. He is remembered for his bravery, kindness, and the way he put others first.