Kolton Rings Bell After 10-Year Battle | Charleston News

After a decade-long battle with leukemia, high school senior Kolton Hess rings the bell — not just to mark the end of treatment, but to celebrate his triumphant return to life. Diagnosed at seven, he endured two brutal rounds of chemotherapy, spinal taps, and bone marrow procedures, including a devastating relapse during his sophomore year. His mother’s raw emotion and his own hard-won resilience reveal the true cost of survival — and who truly stood by him. Now, with gratitude and grit, Kolton is ready to chase his dreams, proving that even in the face of impossible odds, the human spirit can rise, fight back, and finally ring victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/932d38a90e291821