Michael, at the age of fifteen, was going to face the biggest challenge of his life. The battle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). When we first heard about the devastating diagnosis, it hurt us so deeply.  At first we were in disbelief, and just wanted to believe that it was only a very bad dream.  Michael had lost so much weight in just a few months and seeing how this cancer was eating him alive. Due to this diagnosis Michael lost hope to live and it has been a difficult road for him to have a positive mentality. It was such a huge painful impact on our lives.

He is so fortunate to have so many people in his life that are praying for him. Prayers have gone a long way. Michael is now on a right path to getting better. Our “Gigantor” (family nickname because he is the tallest in our household) will win this battle.

Together we are fighting with him to win the battle. He is taking one day at a time, and enjoying life. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and play video games. He is a junior in high school. He is in the marching band and he also joined band and plays the trombone. He also enjoys playing the harmonica and guitar.

We are so grateful for all the support we have received from family and friends, his medical team at Loma Linda, and the Childhood Cancer Foundation.

– Margarita Luevano, mother