Sara is a smart, happy, and kind 10-year-old who loves spending time with her nephew, dancing, cheering on her school’s cheer squad, and drawing. She’s a Star Wars fanatic and has a passion for American History.
As the youngest of four siblings, with brothers and sisters 13, 18, and 20 years older, Sara was a joyful and healthy baby. However, at 10 months old, she was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer. Her care teams decided that a liver transplant would give her the best chance for long-term recovery. While waiting for a new liver, Sara endured nine cycles of chemotherapy. She received a split liver transplant on November 24, 2015, at 18 months old and was declared No Evidence of Disease (NED). Now, she is nine years cancer-free, with a milestone 10-year celebration this November.
Sara faced challenges even after the transplant, including two episodes of rejection and a serious liver infection. Despite these hurdles, she remains resilient. Illness and infection can still pose risks to her liver, making her fight for good health a lifelong journey.
In 2025, Sara is in fantastic health with a happy liver and is living as normal a life as possible! And Sara’s Mom Jean let us know that Sara’s entire class is participating in “Ice Cream for Breakfast” this year, and they are bringing ice cream sandwiches!
Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day 