“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve definitely become a lot prouder of my scars. They are evidence of what has happened to me and the toll that cancer has taken on me. My scars are badges of bravery because they are proof of that resiliency I’ve had through so many years; they’re proof of my strength,” Allison said.

“Since I’m always going to be in the [childhood cancer] club, I might as well put it to good use and make a difference where I can.”

“It is adversity that causes us to rise like a phoenix out of the ashes and to be reborn into something beautiful.”

It is adversity that causes us to rise like a phoenix out of the ashes and to be reborn into something beautiful.

 “I just hope that one day I may be able to have the same influence on other cancer patients’ lives as those caregivers had on mine. If I had not been diagnosed with leukemia, my whole life and future plans would be much different from what they are today.”