Conner’s Story

Site created on November 8, 2021

While on vacation in Marco Island, in December of 2020, Conner quickly became ill and was taken to the hospital.  There, he was diagnosed with AML Leukemia, with several gene mutations, making his leukemia more rare and aggressive. He was transported home to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on January 1, 2021, and has spent the last 11 months beating leukemia, including having a Bone Marrow Transplant on June 17.  


Now that he is in remission, and has no evidence of disease, he is battling a post transplant lung disease that has yet to be fully diagnosed. The battle now is in finding out what’s causing this lung disease and curing it, while building back his strength and counts.  


Please join us in praying for Conner’s healing. We will be showing him these notes and prayers to continue to lift his spirits.  He has a lot of anxiety lately and is ready to come home healthy.  

Newest Update

March 28, 2023

Journal entry by Conner Sands —

He's home!!! Without a trach!!!

He did so well last night they surprised us and discharged him early!!!! 

We are so thankful and grateful and in awe of God's Grace and Conner's spirit to fight!!! 

Thank you all so much!!! 
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