Children's of Mississippi Kid Captain of the Week: Jake Craig
November 02, 2016 | Football
Kid Captain is a partnership between Children's of Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs to honor pediatric patients. Their inspirational stories remind us just how truly courageous these young people are. We are pleased to introduce this week's Children's of Mississippi Kid Captain Jake Craig from Brandon, Mississippi.
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Jake Craig – Brandon, MS
In 2006, the Craig family was looking forward to celebrating Christmas with their 15-month-old son, Jake. Instead, they received devastating news. After doctors noticed some unusual bruises on Jake's back, they ordered blood work and discovered Jake had acute lymphocytic leukemia. Jake underwent three and a half years of chemotherapy, but thankfully, in February 2015, Jake was officially declared cured and cancer free. Jake loves playing football, building Legos, dancing, and he's full of life. The Craig family is so thankful for the staff at the Children's Cancer Center. Jake and his family consider everyone at Children's of Mississippi a part of their family.
About Children's of Mississippi
With Mississippi's only children's hospital plus clinics statewide, Children's of Mississippi is here for every Mississippi kid. Children's of Mississippi is a part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To learn more, visit mississippikids.org.
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Jake Craig – Brandon, MS
In 2006, the Craig family was looking forward to celebrating Christmas with their 15-month-old son, Jake. Instead, they received devastating news. After doctors noticed some unusual bruises on Jake's back, they ordered blood work and discovered Jake had acute lymphocytic leukemia. Jake underwent three and a half years of chemotherapy, but thankfully, in February 2015, Jake was officially declared cured and cancer free. Jake loves playing football, building Legos, dancing, and he's full of life. The Craig family is so thankful for the staff at the Children's Cancer Center. Jake and his family consider everyone at Children's of Mississippi a part of their family.
About Children's of Mississippi
With Mississippi's only children's hospital plus clinics statewide, Children's of Mississippi is here for every Mississippi kid. Children's of Mississippi is a part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To learn more, visit mississippikids.org.
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