Twelve-year-old Jameson from Des Moines, Iowa, is a fighter in every sense of the word. Diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma at just four years old, he has spent the last seven and a half years in an extraordinary battle against one of childhood’s most aggressive cancers. Throughout five relapses, Jameson has demonstrated unwavering strength —a quality that inspires everyone around him.
Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that develops from immature nerve cells and primarily affects infants and young children. According to the American Cancer Society, high-risk cases like Jameson’s often require intensive, multi-modal treatment including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, stem cell transplants, and participation in experimental clinical trials. Despite these efforts, relapse is common, and each recurrence brings new uncertainty.
For Jameson and his family, the journey has been not only emotionally and physically demanding but also financially overwhelming. The most promising treatment options were hundreds of miles away, and the cost of repeated air travel quickly became unsustainable. Faced with the impossible choice between critical care and financial hardship, his parents were left searching for a way forward.
That’s when Miracle Flights stepped in.
Through the generosity of its supporters, Miracle Flights provided the air travel Jameson needed to access care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the country’s top pediatric oncology centers. There, he was able to pursue cutting-edge clinical trials that offered renewed hope in his ongoing battle.
“The process was smooth and stress-free,” his mother shared. “We would not have been able to explore the trials that are giving Jameson another chance at life without this support.”
Today, Jameson continues to fight with determination in his heart and options in his hands. Thanks to Miracle Flights, his family no longer has to carry the burden of distance alone. Access to advanced treatment is no longer a hope—it is a reality.
With each flight, Miracle Flights gives families like Jameson’s the opportunity to hold on to what matters most: time, options, and the chance for a brighter future.
