COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO -- Six-year-old Lexi Davenport was diagnosed with leukemia in 2007. She was in remission for two years before just recently finding out her cancer is back.
“We thought she was cured and we thought that she was out of the woods. A few weeks ago she relapsed and it came back pretty aggressive and we were told we need a bone marrow transplant for her,” said Eric Davenport, Lexi’s dad.
But during American Idol winner Kris Allen's performance, Lexi was given the chance to not think about her cancer. Listening to his live performance with her friends she says was "cool" and is why Kris Allen says he wishes he could do this every day.
“To make a kid smile and glowing, especially kids who are going through hard stuff, it means a lot.Iit's a really cool thing to do that just by showing up,” said Allen.
Money is being raised to help Lexi and four-year-old Diego Ramirez. He couldn't be there because he's in the hospital, but did get to watch the performance via Skype. Both are suffering from leukemia and are currently being prepped for bone marrow transplants. Donations are for both families to help relieve some of the financial stress and bills.
“To see the outpouring of people who came to help us and Lexi right now it's just extra special,” said Eric Davenport.
The Davenport family just found out Lexi's older brother is a match for the bone marrow transplant.
Those who want to contribute to the fund can send donations to:
Citadel Broadcasting
c/o Diego Ramirez and Lexi Davenport
6805 Corporate Drive #130
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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