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Skyyler's Story

Skyyler is a fine young man who has made the Ronald McDonald House his second home. He brings joy and humor everywhere he goes. Here is his story...

At age 4, Skyyler Barron is already a fighter and a survivor. He has neuroblastoma, a form of cancer that started off in his right kidney and became wrapped around his three major arteries. Since his family first learned of his cancer April 1, 2003, he has endured a biopsy, radiation treatments, chemotherapy, and a bone marrow transplant. His spinal cord and vital organs remain cancer-free, but there are traces of it in his arms and legs. He also lost his right adrenal gland.

The Barrons are from Missoula, Montana. They spent much of their spring in Spokane for Skyyler's treatment at Sacred Heart Medical Center. They stayed at the Ronald McDonald House and credit the staff and the entire organization with helping them keep their sanity during their extremely difficult times. "We're very grateful to the Ronald McDonald House. It's very private." Angie Barron said.

Skyyler has endured many sessions of chemotherapy in Spokane and other treatments in Seattle. Prior to treatments Angie loads the car in Missoula and drives to the Spokane or Seattle Ronald McDonald House.

For her family, Angie feels the Ronald McDonald House and staff are as highly regarded as the medical staff caring for her son.