Victory Project Honoree

4.7.24 SKC vs POR Matchday Honoree

Grace's story started in early 2023 when she had a strep throat infection that would not go away. Concerned, doctors ran blood tests that revealed something more concerning. In May 2023, Grace was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls, and leads to sever impairments, affecting nearly every aspect of the child's life: their ability to speak, walk, eat and even breathe easily.

In addition to Rett syndrome, Grace was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She is currently undergoing treatment, with her final treatment slated for July of 2025. 

Grace loves doing art, playing outside, and all things Disney!

4.13.24 SKC vs MIA Matchday Honoree

Annabelle is a Truman State soccer commit. For several months, Annabelle had severe pain and a lump on her arm. As an avid athlete, it was originally treated as a sports injury. Luckily, deeper issues were identified, and Annabelle was sent to Children's Mercy for an MRI.

On December 6, 2023, Annabelle was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in her left arm. She will undergo treatment for several months and undergo reconstruction surgery this month. Annabelle likes to play soccer and basketball, binge-watch her favorite shows, and hang out with her friends. She is joined tonight by her parents, Frank and Trish, and her brothers, Ben and Chase

4.20.24 SKC vs STL Matchday Honoree

When Caysen was only 2-and-a-half, he spent the summer crying over horrible leg pain. After bloodwork at the doctor's office, the Courtrights got the call that no family wants to get; it was cancer. After many days in the hospital, he finished treatment in November 2020. While he goes in for a scan every six months, Caysen's cancer is in remission!

Caysen loves to play any sport he can, play with his siblings, play Legos, and go swimming. He is joined by parents Kate and Riley, and siblings Tatum, Tristen, and Camryn.

5.11.24 SKC vs Houston Dynamo Matchday Honoree

When she was only five, Haylee woke up complaining of pain in her legs. Her mom was extremely concerned that medication didn't work and the pain intensified quickly. In the emergency room, her X-Ray came back normal, but a blood test revealed that Haylee had Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We are thrilled to share that after two years of treatment, Haylee's cancer is in remission! She is joined today by parents Codi and Kayla, and her sister Nora!

5.21.24 SKC vs FC Tulsa Matchday Honoree

When Graham was entering pre-school, he seemed a little more tired than normal. Since he is also a picky eater, the doctor originally did a blood test to check for anemia. His bloodwork was abnormal, but the decision was made to monitor it. When Graham's bloodwork didn't improve in September 2021, he was referred to the hematology/ oncology team at Children's Mercy Kansas City for further testing.

Graham went into that appointment happy, laughing, and assuming nothing was wrong. His bloodwork at CMKC revealed that he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Graham began treatment immediately and was found to be extremely sensitive to chemotherapy, resulting in five days on a ventilator after Thanksgiving 2021. His treatment regimen caused him to miss in-person kindergarten, but he is celebrating finishing first grade and a full year of in-person school!

We're thrilled to share that Graham's cancer is in remission.

He's joined by his parents, Dianne and Mike, and little brother, Aubrey.