On the day before his 3rd birthday, Yano was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma; a rare, but deadly cancer of the nervous system.  With a large tumor compressing his spine and threatening to paralyze him, we were faced with the realization that our son might never walk again or live to see his 4th birthday.  After 5 chemotherapy sessions, and many more months of treatments to go, Yano still manages to smile, laugh, play, and yes, WALK.  Our little hero has not complained or even asked why he is going through this.  He just takes it in stride and still manages to say "I love you daddy." 

 

He is my life, my little best friend, and I pray to God that he spares his life as well as all the other little heroes battling these illnesses.  His amazing spirit and contagious personality has taught me more than I could ever teach my child in a lifetime.
Yano's CaringBridge page: www.caringbridge.org/visit/yano

Written by Dr. Vasilios Pournaras, Yano's Father, on Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation website
09/09