In June 2024, Travis and Paula Warren noticed their three-year-old son Jackson limping. He wasn’t in pain, just tired more often and bruising easily. A pediatrician visit quickly turned into an ER referral. By bedtime, Jackson had been diagnosed with leukemia.
The transition was immediate. Within hours, he received a blood transfusion. Within days, his parents were learning how to navigate life as cancer-fighting caregivers while also caring for their daughter Hattie and baby Wells.
Jackson’s treatment plan spans more than two years. After an intense first phase, he is now in maintenance, with clinic visits every other week and daily oral chemotherapy.
Through it all, Jackson remains joyful and resilient. He loves Star Wars, Legos, costumes, and running laps inside the house. Though he understands he is fighting cancer, he carries it with a child’s innocence and remarkable bravery.
Clement’s Kindness became part of their story during their first hospital stay. Events like Denver Downs and the annual Christmas party have given their family the priceless gift of normalcy. For Paula, these gatherings also fostered deep connections with other parents walking similar paths—friendships that provide wisdom and reassurance.
The Warrens know the journey isn’t easy, but they also know they are not alone. And when Jackson rings the bell at the end of treatment, it will mark not just the end of chemotherapy—but the triumph of resilience, community, and hope.
