Heroes for Children was founded in loving memory of Taylor Anne Brewton (July 27, 1997 – November 26, 2001) and Allison "Allie" Leigh Scott (December 17, 2003 – September 13, 2004). Both girls bravely fought Acute Myeloid Leukemia, enduring multiple rounds of chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and various complications. Their beauty, strength, and resilience touched countless lives in the North Texas community, and their legacies continue through the mission of Heroes for Children.

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In October 2004, Larissa Linton (Taylor’s mother) and Jenny Lawson (Allie’s mother) met shortly after Jenny’s daughter, Allie, lost her battle. As they reflected on their journeys, they recognized the urgent need for a comprehensive support system for families facing childhood cancer. While they had been blessed by their communities, they had also witnessed many families struggling—losing their homes, having utilities shut off, and facing financial hardship while caring for their sick children. Driven by a shared passion to help others, Larissa and Jenny founded Heroes for Children to ensure that no family battles childhood cancer alone.