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twitterCancer foundation honors children
Friday, Oct. 29, 2004 | 8:57 a.m.
Four children were honored for their courage in fighting and facing cancer at the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Profiles of Courage Dinner Gala Saturday.
Melanie Castillo, 11, and Megan Jones, 13, who both overcame life-threatening illnesses, were named Children of Courage. Brianne Waitman, 17, received the Teen Spirit Award as an inspiration to others as they fight disease.
The family of Stephanie Richardson, 18, who died last year after a lengthy battle against cancer, accepted the Special Angel award.
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