According to the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society North Texas Executive Director Leah Swanson,
“At just one month old, Max Hinojosa was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of Leukemia called Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). After weeks of treatments, transfusions, surgeries, and procedures, Max’s medical team decided to try a drug that had been funded by LLS. Max underwent treatment for almost a year before his body became stable, free from any medical intervention. His first year of life was a lot different than what you see today. Now, the Hinojosa’s are proud to say Max is in remission.
“Today, Max is a healthy 8-year-old, and a passionate member of LLS’s Big Climb community. He is the biggest Stars hockey fan in Dallas, a voracious reader, and a kind and thoughtful young man. He wants to be a firefighter when he grows up just like his dad, Cristian, a captain with the Dallas Fire Department. Cristian is this year’s Dare to Dream ambassador.
“LLS is deepening its commitment to pediatric blood cancer by increasing its investment to $175 million over the next five years. The Dare to Dream Project will fund research and the first global pediatric leukemia master clinical trial to accelerate better treatment and care. This will also grow LLS’s education and support services and advocacy efforts to help every kid with a blood cancer get accessible, affordable, quality healthcare.
“The Dare to Dream Project will transform treatment and care for kids with blood cancer through every pillar of our mission:
- “Expanding free patient education, financial aid, and 1:1 support services
- “Increasing advocacy to improve access to care for all children
- “Advancing groundbreaking, global pediatric research
- “Expanding The LLS PedAL Master Clinical Trial
“LLS will recognize Max with the 2023 Spirit of Tom Landry Award at the 39thannual St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show on Monday, February 13.
“We invite the community to support kids just like Max through our The Dare to Dream Project or by attending our St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show. To learn more, visit our website.”
* Photo provided by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society North Texas