Ainsley had no symptoms of cancer — just a swollen lymph node that wouldn’t go down. It turned out to be non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Ainsley was quickly referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a total of 98 weeks of chemotherapy.
Ainsley’s family, like all families, will never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Ainsley’s favorite color is teal, her favorite animal is the toucan, and she loves cheese dip!
Ainsley has courage and strength. She’s determined to beat this.
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