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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lee's Summit West student passes away after battle with Leukemia
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Lee's Summit West High School is mourning the loss of Keaton Miller, a junior student and wrestler at the high school. Miller, 17, passed away after a year-long battle with Leukemia. on April 25 at Journey Church International in Lee's Summit. New 52,000 square foot sports facility in Lee's Summit set to open Miller had undergone a bone marrow transplant earlier this year and was recovering but recently had to be admitted to intensive care. Other Lee's Summit West sports teams held several fundraising events over the past year for Miller and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research. Principal Kayla Maid confirmed his death in a letter sent to families, adding that grief counselors will be at the school this week. 'Titan Families, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Keaton Miller, a junior at Lee's Summit West High School, passed away this afternoon after a courageous year-long battle with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Keaton was a beloved member of our Titan family. He was a proud member of our wrestling program, a dedicated student, and a young man whose infectious personality left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Even during his treatment, Keaton remained connected to his classmates and teachers, showing strength, optimism, and unwavering love for the Titan community. This is an incredibly difficult loss, and we recognize the deep emotional impact this may have on our students, staff, and families. Tomorrow, we will have additional counselors and mental health support available at school for anyone who may need someone to talk to or process this news with care and compassion. If you are concerned about your student and would like one of our staff members to check in on them, please complete this form. Additionally, this district resource provides helpful information on supporting individuals through grief. You may find it useful as you navigate this difficult time with your student. If you have any questions or believe your student would benefit from additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out. With care, Kayla MaidPrincipal, Lee's Summit West High School' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Commits $27M More For Pediatric Cancer Research
Emmy and Jackson, Hyundai Hope on Wheels ambassadors and cancer survivors. Hyundai Hope on Wheels was founded in 1998 by the automaker and its 850-plus U.S.-based dealerships. For the last 27 years, the nonprofit has focused on providing grants to eligible institutions pursuing critical research to solve the devastating problem of pediatric cancer; so far, that amount has swelled to $277 million. This week, Hyundai announced it would be adding a cherry on top of that generous sundae: an additional $27 million, one million for each of its years of service. This level of funding is critical to medical research, and the Hyundai Hope on Wheels organization is finding ways to distribute it as much as possible. Emmy Cole, ambassador for Hyundai Hope on Wheels. Two young cancer survivors, Emmy Cole and Jackson Trinh, are traveling around the country representing Hyundai Hope on Wheels as ambassadors for the nonprofit. Cole and Trinh are 12 and 10 years old, respectively, and they've been through tough journeys in their young lives. Cole was only two when doctors told her parents she had High-Risk Neuroblastoma and spent many, many nights in the hospital. She has been in remission for six years and is upbeat and hopeful about her future, using her voice to share her story and help others. Albuquerque, New Mexico resident Trinh was seven when he started experiencing intense pain in his leg. At first, doctors thought he was having growing pains but when the fevers started he was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He's also in remission and enthusiastic about helping other kids going through cancer treatment. 'As a parent, I can only imagine the challenges families endure when a child is battling cancer,' said President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Group José Muñoz. Hyundai Hope on Wheels says it's focusing on not just the treatment but 'survivorship' for kids going through cancer treatment onto recovery. Parents and families navigating the process need support throughout, the organization says. Hyundai Hope on Wheels has contributed $277 million to pediatric cancer research, with another $27 ... More million earmarked for 2025. Hyundai is celebrating the organization's outreach by expanding its program even further. Hyundai Hope on Wheels launched in Canada in February and will follow with Mexico later this month. 'Hyundai Hope on Wheels has been a driving force in pediatric cancer research for nearly three decades, and we are proud to expand its reach beyond the U.S. to support children throughout North America,' said CEO of Hyundai Motor North America Randy Parker. As grants across the country are currently limited and shrinking from a federal perspective, private company support like the millions of dollars coming from Hyundai Hope on Wheels will make a big difference. The automaker's support allows researchers to focus on the critical work in the lab and not be distracted by the seemingly endless cycle of applying for grants, explained Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., MD, MHS, executive vice president for health sciences, Georgetown University Medical Center. Hyundai Hope on Wheels is making a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer and putting its money to good use for a better future for kids and their families.
