About Alex Alexandra “Alex” was diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, a rare cancer, in April 2024. Undergoing chemotherapy treatment at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, Alex credits the medical staff and her care team at Hoops for always being a...
AlbaRose, born at just 27 weeks and weighing only one pound, 14 ounces, is the youngest Hoops Ambassador. During the first few months of her life, AlbaRose faced a series of serious challenges – her tiny lungs struggled to work...
About Caitlin Caitlin was injured in an ATV accident in July 2024, resulting in a spinal cord fracture and dislocation and several other injuries to her body. She has had many surgeries since her accident and is making new advances...
About Emma Five-year-old Emma is a firecracker! She doesn’t let her diagnosis of juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia get her down. “Her experience at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital has been positive and smooth with the family-oriented environment, and close relationships have been...
About Hannah & Joshua Joshua loves helping with yard work and “fixing” cars. He has a deep love for books, likes to draw and paint, and can play chess. His favorite activity, though, is karate! Joshua has a rare genetic...
About Hannah & Joshua Joshua loves helping with yard work and “fixing” cars. He has a deep love for books, likes to draw and paint, and can play chess. His favorite activity, though, is karate! Joshua has a rare genetic...