EPISODE · Nov 19, 2023 · 42 MIN
Our First Sponsored Family- The Escamilla Family
from Stride For Lives · host REBEKAH VAN NATTA
Today we have our very first Family (The Escamilla Family) who we will be sponsoring through The Stride Project. Julia, the youngest of 4, at only 2 years old, was diagnosed in 2022 with Epindymoma. She had to have an emergency surgery to remove cancer from her brain, followed by chemo and radiation. In Jan 2023, the Epindymoma showed up in her spine. It was removed by surgery and again followed up by radiation. She is now receiving chemo because of 2 spots on her brain that are inoperable. Today we have with us her amazing parents Kristina and Leo to share Julia’s and their families story.
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Today we have our very first Family (The Escamilla Family) who we will be sponsoring through The Stride Project. Julia, the youngest of 4, at only 2 years old, was diagnosed in 2022 with Epindymoma. She had to have an emergency surgery to remove cancer from her brain, followed by chemo and radiation. In Jan 2023, the Epindymoma showed up in her spine. It was removed by surgery and again followed up by radiation. She is now receiving chemo because of 2 spots on her brain that are inoperable. Today we have with us her amazing parents Kristina and Leo to share Julia’s and their families story.
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