Mckenzie Baxter shared their story at the CancerCon 2025’s Storytelling Open Mic.

Mckenzie shares her cancer journey: from being misdiagnosed to being in remission, her life after cancer has inspired her to become a foster parent. To give back, she created an Amazon wish list to provide care packages for hospital patients during Christmas, emphasizing the importance of hope during treatment. Overall, the audience was inspired and touched by the resilience she has shown for her son and family.

“I was not supposed to be here, and a miracle happened…”