Lisa Tichenor, United States
For three years after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, my son Willie endured 12 surgical procedures, 32 intensive chemotherapy treatments, 12 blood transfusions, and 17 hospital stays. He also graduated from high school, made a road trip to Florida, got a job with his church, performed with his band, rented his own apartment, led a church youth group mission, and attended the University of Texas. Willie did everything possible to survive. But, eventually, Willie ran out of options.