In December 2018, Itzel was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), which is a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Healthy bone marrow products a wide variety of red and white blood cells that work together to keep you healthy. People with ALL produce too many of a certain type of white blood cell, which are not as effective in fighting off infection. The more of these cells that are produced, the less room there is for all of the other healthy cells to do their job.

While the news came as a shock, Itzel’s family knew they had to act fast. After countless procedures and doctors visits, Itzel finally reached remission in January of 2019. Almost one year later on her birthday she was still in remission. While the treatments may not have stopped, she’s now able to go to school, sing, and celebrate with her friends and family!

After missing out on her last birthday because of her illness, the family was thrilled to throw her an all-out, golden birthday unicorn bash! Icing Smiles joined the party with a pink and purple unicorn cake that matched Itzel perfectly. Everyone had a blast at Itzel’s special day! To follow Itzel on her journey, visit her Facebook page.

With smiles + cake,

Megan Glynn

Icing Smiles Blog Writer

After the shock of the news, Dakota spent 22 days in the Seattle Children’s Hospital. During his stay he received multiple blood transfusions and procedures. Throughout all of these procedures, Dakota has had some rough days but he continues to persevere and pick himself up over and over again. He remains courageous through each treatment and optimistic that the future will be better and cancer free. He is looking forward to his last day of chemo treatments soon.

With such a trying year for Dakota, his mom Dorris contacted Icing Smiles to have a cake created to celebrate his 11th Birthday on November 16, 2019. This is also his 2nd year Cancerversary. Sugar Angel Brenda Nelson exceeded expectations for a second time with an incredible Harry Potter cake. With Brenda and her family’s shared love for Harry Potter they each contributed to the cake making it even more special. This cake truly made Dakota’s day! Facing financial hardships, Dakota’s family would not have been able to afford such an outstanding cake. For this, they are so grateful for this blessing.

With Smiles,

Chasity Brown

Icing Smiles Blog Writer