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Play It Forward May 18th, 2012: Aidan

Roc Solid Foundation Play it Forward Child AidanRoc Solid was first introduced to Aidan less than three months ago, when Rena Mangum, a friend of the Conway’s and founder of Memphis-based Butterflies for Brandi (a nonprofit with a similar mission) contacted the organization through Facebook. Within days, Roc Solid received more than 50 emails from Aidan’s supporters, pleading for a playset for the toddler, who is described as “always smiling” and “an inspiration.”

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Play It Forward May 8th, 2012: Caleb

Roc Solid Play it Forward Child CalebRoc Solid took our Play it Forward program on the road to North Carolina to build a playset for Caleb, a 4-year-old battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). It was also Caleb's birthday, a fun celebration for any kid, but always particularly poignant milestone for children living with pediatric cancer. 

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Play It Forward April 24th, 2012: Lily

ok lilyThe Roc Solid Foundation teamed with our long-time partner TowneBank to construct a playset for a brave 4-year-old named Lily with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Play It Forward April 15th, 2012: Matthew

Roc Solid Play it Forward Child MatthewMatthew's story is one that truly is at the heart of what the Roc Solid Foundation is all about. Sponsored by Suffolk's ITM Construction, this build saw an entire neighborhood rally around this special young man and his family who are battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Play It Forward April 15th, 2012: Chase

ok chaseHeroes come in all shapes and sizes. Chase, an ETANTR (embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes) patient, is a huge Wolverine fan —so Roc Solid volunteers set out to construct him a playset hideout he'd marvel at.

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Play It Forward March 24th, 2012: Alona

ok alonaSometimes the best lessons aren't taught in the classroom. Old Dominion University's Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha learned a thing or two about courage and resilience from pediatric kidney cancer patient Alona and her family.

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Play It Forward March 10th, 2012: Zoe

Roc Solid Play It Forward Child ZoeThe We Promise Foundation and Roc Solid teamed up to build a special playset for a special little girl. Zoe, an acute lymphoblastic leukemia patient, is so full of energy it's sometimes difficult to imagine she and her family are fighting a battle against pediatric cancer. 

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