Lorenzo was just 3½ years old when he was diagnosed with high-risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in April 2020. His early journey was marked by long hospital stays, intense chemotherapy, and countless blood transfusions.
With no immune system and the world in lockdown due to COVID-19, Lorenzo spent over a year and a half in isolation. Slowly, his family began to navigate a new version of normal—one filled with unexpected challenges, side effects, and the constant uncertainty that comes with childhood cancer.
But through it all, Lorenzo carried a fierce and fearless spirit, living each day with his “tough like a T-Rex” mindset. He rang the bell in August 2022, officially completing treatment, and continues to go in for regular check-ups.
During their fight, Lorenzo's family was surrounded by a strong and steady support system—but along the way, they met many families who weren't as fortunate. Families battling the same terrifying diagnosis, but without a community to lean on. That experience lit a fire in them—to stand in the gap, to lift others up, and to ensure no family ever feels alone in their fight.
Rino Armeni
Founder and President
Monica Olivares
Jasmine Ramirez