Story: Avalanna

Despite her rare diagnosis with an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) and enduring multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and cell transplants, 6-year-old Avalanna lives life with an exuberance that inspires everyone around her. Broadcast as part of the September 7, 2012 Stand Up To Cancer telecast, Avalanna’s story is a reminder of the critical need for additional research for children facing cancer everywhere.