Charlotte's Journey: From Cancer Survivor to Powerful Pediatric Advocate

In 2018, 7-year-old Charlotte Nathanson developed a cold just a few weeks after moving from Chicago to Florida. It didn’t go away, and eventually doctors diagnosed her with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). For five months, Charlotte underwent grueling in-patient chemotherapy - which left her nauseated, exhausted, and in the ICU.
Charlotte went into remission, but in 2020, her cancer returned. That took her and her family on a journey to Memphis, so she could participate in a trial at St. Jude’s, and eventually Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, where she received a bone marrow transplant (her brother Hank was her donor).
Today, 12-year-old Charlotte remains in remission. Her family is dedicated to working with LLS to raise money for research, and Charlotte is a powerful advocate for federal legislation that would make it easier for kids to travel out-of-state for cancer care - like she did. She continues to captivate advocates and lawmakers alike with her support for the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act, which will enable doctors across the country to enroll in other states’ Medicaid programs more quickly - and treat kids without delay. To become an advocate for pediatric cancer patients, visit www.lls.org/ra....