As we went through Hayden’s BMT this past summer, we met a lot of wonderful parents who were going through challenges with their child. Sally was one little girl who really tugged on our heart strings and the nursing staff’s as well.

Sally was a beautiful 2 year old, with Down Syndrome as her first hurtle, and Leukemia as her biggest hurdle. Abby and I would see Sally and her mom in the playroom at AF Children’s Hospital and we would watch Sally go through all the toys, one by one, play with them and continue on to the next as any 2 year old would do. She was precious with a loving, supportive family to match!

Sadly, Sally died on November 24th from her unbeatable Leukemia. In her short 2 years of life, she touched so many people and showed us such amazing strength (”Strong like a bull” her family would say, like her stuffed animal bull!) Sally will be missed by us and many, many others.

SALLY WANDA KATARINA DUNKLAU 2yrs. 10 mo.
Jan. 23,2006 - Nov. 23 2008

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