HomeMeet Our KidsSophie

Sophie

Sophie is a beautiful, inquisitive, and smart four-year-old, who dreamed of nothing more than growing up and riding horses and unicorns, until late August, when her future became immediately uncertain. On September 1, 2011, Sophie was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ewings Sarcoma, a very deadly and aggressive form of pediatric bone cancer. This cancer is extremely rare, greater than one in a million, and even more rare in young girls. At the time of diagnosis, the cancer had already metastasized and spread to both lungs as well as other parts of her small body. It is impossible to comprehend the shock and horror that the family is experiencing. Before they could even process the news, Sophie began very aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. The initial roadmap for treatment is about 40 weeks long, including more than 15 aggressive rounds of chemotherapy and major surgery.

Her parents, both self employed, initially gave up both of their jobs in order to be with their daughter, provide the constant care she requires, and make certain she receives the best treatment possible. At the beginning of December, Sophie’s mom made the gut-wrenching decision to return to work full time for the County of Riverside in order to help cover the expenses associated with her daughter’s treatment, as Ewings Sarcoma specialists on both sides of the United States are now overseeing and directing Sophie’s care.

They are doing anything and everything they can to fight for her precious young life and need as much support as they can get to allow them to focus on their daughter during this unimaginable time. Thanks to countless prayers, Sophie appears to be responding to the initial rounds of chemotherapy, but the battle is far from over. She is scheduled to undergo major surgery the week of Christmas at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, to remove several ribs as well as portions of her lungs, followed by additional rounds of chemotherapy and radiation.

Despite suffering the terrible side effects of her treatment, Sophie continues to smile and light up the room. Her courageous spirit is bringing the community together, and is certainly something we can all gain inspiration from. Passion 4 K.I.D.S. is working hard to spread Sophie’s horrific story throughout the community, encouraging everyone to keep this brave little girl and her family in their prayers, especially as her surgery date fast approaches, and to donate any amount possible.