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Latest · November 9, 2026FIRST PLACE FOR TEAM OLIVIASTRONG!

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Olivia had a great first day of 5th gradeShe loved her teacher. She is in a class with her best friends. She was able to stay the entire day. She wants to relish in every moment…We need donors!!Register now! Copy and paste the below link to make your appointment5th GradeOlivia had a great first day of 5th grade. She loved her teacher. She is in a class with her best friends. She was able to stay the entire…Most kids are back to school today, not OliviaToday she’s doing treatment 37/66, only 29 more to go. Fun day of crafts, stickers, and games to keep her entertainedMobile and Baldwin County friends!!!!Swing by and support our sweet friend Isabella!!! We met this sweet family while in Memphis!These bracelets have been a big hit!We don’t have a lot of inventory left so get yours before we run out!Register now!!!Copy and paste the below link to make your appointmentOlivia has had many blood transfusions over her 10 years, most…occurring in the last 10 months. This has only been possible because blood donors. There is a blood shortage and we need your help to make…A photo from August 24, 2022Charlotte, NC area friendsOliviaStrong Foundation, Inc. is hosting a blood drive on Monday, 9/12/2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: St Matthews Catholic…Charlotte, NC area friendsOliviaStrong Foundation, Inc. is hosting a blood drive on Monday, 9/12/2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: St Matthews Catholic…CHEMO 36/66 today. Only 30 more to go. Olivia is in good spirits…today since it should be a “short” visit. Fingers crossed for a easy Miserable Monday! Always try to have fun in clinic to keep her happy…Our girl kill in’ some brussels special made by Kevin ReardonSome nights are L—-O—-N—-G…When the bone marrow pain starts, Olivia can’t sleep. It’s a deep pain. It’s a frustrating pain. She’s constantly adjusting and rubbing her…If you saw our post many weeks ago about Bella and the fight of her…life…like at this WARRIOR!!!! As her mom said…”God is great!” Keep fighting Bella, you got this!!! There are so many children like Bella that need our help and support! That’s why we started the OliviaStrong Foundation! We want to help find a cure for children battling cancerOur sweet friend Amy Costliow McKinney sent us this picture captured by…Justin Trakas right after our announcement was made at the 24th Annual Novant Health Hemby Golf Classic! If this isn’t a sign of God’s…Last night started as expected…tears, anger and anxietyUnable to sleep and unfortunately mommy snuggles weren’t comforting her; she finally drifted off… This morning wasn’t much better until she…Olivia had her follow up appointment with her ophthalmologist todayShe had her eyes dilated and overall everything looks good. There is some cloudiness on her lens which he says is normal for patients that…This is a busy week for OliviaSt. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital on Monday, back to clinic on Tuesday, Horizon Eye Center for checkup…Kevin Reardon so proud of our warrior dad!!!#Oliviastrong Novant Health Novant Health FoundationSince her birth Olivia has been a part of the Novant Health and Novant…Health Hemby Children's Hospital family. Having spent time in the NICU, PICU, utilizing a primary care pediatrician, countless overnights…Olivia has a speech that she tells the nurses each time she gets accessedIt includes very detailed instructions on what and how she wants them to handle her accessing. It always ends with “Please don’t hurt me”…Sunday nights sucksAnticipation of Monday gets the best of her. Stay strong sweet girl, we are on the better side of this!!! #OliviastrongHot chocolate w/ whip cream, big marshmallows and unicorn straws make…this girl happy! #Oliviastrong #thumbsupforolivia