On 3 April 2026, 10-year-old Judson Saulog was diagnosed with leukemia. We’re fundraising to assist with his treatments as there will be immense out-of-pocket costs for his family.

Judson’s parents took him to Urgent Care due to facial swelling/bruising, vomiting, and enlarged lymph nodes. They discovered that his spleen was enlarged, and he was transferred to the ER which discovered markedly elevated white blood cell count and a large mass in his chest. He was airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where further testing confirmed diagnosis of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). He is currently in the ICU there to address the chest mass which poses risk of compression to his lungs and heart. He has since received the initial stage of his leukemia treatment including corticosteroids to rapidly reduce the size of the mass. As part of this acute phase, Judson has required blood transfusion and dialysis to help his body manage the toxins and waste products released as the cancer cells break down. Chemotherapy is expected to begin on Monday, 6 April 2026.

Having a child with leukemia is an unimaginable burden on its own, but the Saulogs have had other major ongoing challenges. In addition to Judson’s battle with leukemia, his mother, Susanna, has been fighting her own continuing battle with breast cancer since 2021. Her page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/susannas-cancer-treatment) gives further information on that fight. Judson’s dad, Clarence, is the sole provider with two jobs as a pastor and hospice chaplain. However, his income and work are currently impacted as he is ineligible for FMLA due to recently starting with a new company for his hospice work. Clarence and Susanna also have four other young children and face challenges in childcare, meal preparation, house and vehicle maintenance, and fuel costs due to the 60-mile commute from their home to Judson’s hospital.

All support is appreciated whether it be financial or in prayers, words of encouragement, meals, etc. If you’d like to send a gift to Judson, it can be sent to the below address. Please note that latex balloons, flowers, or Amazon deliveries cannot be accepted by the hospital (mylar balloons are acceptable). He loves basketball (Warriors) and baseball (Dodgers). If you’d like to send anything to their home, please contact me directly for their address.

Judson Saulog, Room 3112

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

4650 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027