Valentina Needs Our Prayers And Support

On Saturday , May 25, 2019, our world was turned upside down when my best friend’s sweet 3 years old baby girl, Valentina was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Although Valentina hasn't been feeling well lately, we were shocked by this diagnosis, it is so unexpected. She was admitted at New Haven Children’s Hospital in Connecticut that day, and has been undergoing many tests, treatments and procedures. She is one tough little girl. They have a wonderful team of doctors that have developed a treatment plan for Valentina to beat this diagnosis. It is going to be a very difficult road, but we have so much faith in God, and we are confident they will get through this as a family. What is Leukemia: Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming cells that are produced in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is found in the center of Bones and serves as a blood making factory. Three types of blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body. White blood cells fight infection. Platelets help stop bleeding. What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(ALL): ALL is a cancer involving the blood-forming cells that normally make a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte. ALL starts when a single young blood-forming cells called lymphoblast develops a series of mistakes that transforms it into a leukemia cell. The leukemia cell multiplies uncontrollably crowding-out healthy cells in the bone marrow. The leukemia cells can also spill out into the bloodstream and spread to the lymph nodes, spleen, liver and other organs. Leukemia cells can also spread to the spinal fluid. ALL is the most common type of Childhood Cancer. About four out of every five children who have leukemia will have ALL. Leukemia is the most common cancer in children less than 19 years old. The type of leukemia that Valentina has is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). ALL is cancer in (the B and T Cells) a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. About 75% percent of kids with leukemia have ALL - That's about 2,400 kids in the US every year. Kids of any age can get ALL, but it is most common in children ages 2 to 4. ALL is very curable but it takes a lot of treatment. Valentina is categorized as "Standard Risk". The treatment plan for ALL is Chemotherapy for about two and a half years of age. Valentina had her first spinal tap chemo treatment and had surgery to implant her IV Port. She has started her first round of IV Chemo and did great! Her spirits are high. she's starting to get her appetite back (slowly) and is already feeling a little better, considering. Our happy, hyper, crazy little girl is making her way back! She is by far the strongest little girl I know. We created this page to keep everyone updated about Valentina’s journey. We are surrounded by all of (you) our friends and family. Your support and prayers keep us positive and going forward to her cure. We are kindly asking for donations to help them through this very difficult time. Right now their only focus is Valentina’s health. We, their family and friends are asking for your generosity to guarantee that money doesn’t become an issue or concern for them. We thank you all in advance; and, if you are unable to donate we kindly ask that you please Pray for Valentina, and share this post. Let’s help Valentina. Thank you all for your prayers, positive thoughts, and donations. May God bless you all. Love, Debora Bonacci and The Pauta-Jacquier Family #VALENTINASJOURNEY (you can work on hashtags)