Heroes for Children

Heroes for Children is a nonprofit organization providing financial and social assistance to families, within the state of Texas, with children (0-22 yrs of age) battling cancer. Formerly known as Taylor 's Angels, Heroes for Children was created in memory of Taylor Anne Brewton and Allison Leigh Scott. We strive to make a difference in the lives of families in Texas.

Taylor

In December 2000, Taylor Anne Brewton was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Receiving treatment at Medical City of Dallas, Taylor fought the disease for eleven months, including receiving two stem cell transplants. Taylor 's courageous battle ended on Nov. 26, 2001.

Taylor was three and a half when she was diagnosed with AML. The weekend before she entered the hospital, she was a fun-loving child—healthy and happy. She was the flower girl in her mother’s best friend’s wedding and began showing symptoms of what was thought to be a ear infection. On December 13, 2000, Taylor’s family received the news she had cancer. At the time, her younger sister, Tristyn was 20 months old, and her mother was 8 ½ months pregnant with their third child. Taylor’s second sister, Tessa was born three weeks later.

After testing both siblings, it was discovered that neither sister was a potential bone marrow match for a transplant. Taylor then went through a intense chemotherapy and Total Body Irradiaton before a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor in early 2001. After a rapid recovery from her transplant, Taylor was released from the hospital to spend time with her family.

That summer, Taylor turned four. Her hair grew back, her health improved, and her happy smile returned. She spent happy times playing with her two sisters. However, on September 13, 2001, Taylor’s family received the crushing news that her cancer had relapsed. The only course of treatment was a repeat of the treatment Taylor had already experienced. After a second stem cell transplant, Taylor lost her fought with leukemia on November 26, 2001.

In her memory, Taylor's Angels, a nonprofit organization in the North Texas area, was created by Taylor’s family. In 2004, Taylor 's Angels hosted a golf tournament and a 5K in Frisco , TX . The money raised by these events as well as other activities provided financial assistance to approximately 100 families in 2004.

Read more about Taylor at her website

Allie

In September 2004, Allison Leigh Scott, better known as Allie to all that loved her, passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, the same disease as Taylor, at the tender age of 8 months 27 days after three rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.

Allie was born December 17, 2003. She was the first child of parents Jenny and Andrew Scott. A healthy, happy, and chubby little baby, Allie was an angel from birth. When she was four months old, a fever began to persist. After two weeks of doctors appointments, it was discovered that baby Allie had AML. She was immediately hospitalized at Medical City Children’s of Dallas.

Allie underwent her first round of chemotherapy in May 2004 when she was only four months old. In the hospital, she learned to sit up, played with toys, and smiled throughout her treatments. Her strength and courage continued to shine.

After three rounds of chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant was needed to save Allie’s life. Unfortunately, the transplant was unsuccessful, and Allie’s parents found out in August 2004 that their daughter was dying. Allie passed away on September 13, 2004.

The need for the organization became evident to Co-Founders Larissa Linton and Jenny Scott after witnessing the devastating effects of childhood cancer. During their daughters’ treatments, they witnessed first hand the blessings of the community. However, they saw even more families struggling without the aid and care of others. Families were losing their homes, having their electricity shut off, and struggling to make everyday payments. The need for an organization such as Heroes for Children became more evident as treatment continued for each girl.

After Taylor’s passing in 2001, Larissa and a small Board of Directors created Taylor’s Angels to begin assisting families in need at Medical City Children’s. Taylor’s Angels provided $52,000 to families in need at Medical City Children’s and Children’s Medical Center in 2004. In October 2004, Larissa Linton met Jenny Scott, after the death of Jenny’s daughter Allie. Heroes for Children was created in December 2004 to combine the efforts of Taylor’s Angels and the desire to continue serving others. At that time, a formal Board of Directors, official by-laws, and a more streamlined organization was created. In just one year, Heroes for Children more than doubled the amount of funding provided, as well as expanded efforts to include the families at Cook Children’s of Fort Worth.

Read more about Allie at her website