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Every moment of every day is worth living, and being able to appreciate that fact is the first step toward being alive instead of being sick. Stone’s life is evidence of that.

At the young age of four, Stone had spent more than half of his life fighting PNET (primitive neuroectodermal tumor), a highly aggressive brain tumor that often spreads to the spine. But despite countless tests, surgeries, medications, stressful chemotherapy, and unimaginable pain – Stone never stopped smiling.

Stone’s body was sick, but his spirit was so alive that it energized everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.

From the comfort of his mother’s arms, Stone often assured his loved ones that he was “okay” despite the fact that he knew differently. The big heart beating inside his little chest would let him do nothing less.

Although Stone’s life touched more hearts than most who live 10 times as long as he did, it’s not just the battle he waged for life that inspired so many.

In 2004 he ignored the aches and pains that were his daily companions to project his small voice over the airwaves during the KISS 98.5 Radiothon to benefit Women & Children’s Hospital – and forever changed the lives of those who heard his story of courage.



Stone’s life ended shortly after he celebrated his fourth birthday, but his memory continues to create an impact. Through the essence of what truly makes Stone so memorable – his spirit – The Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation created Stone’s Buddies to honor his life and remind children who are fighting for life with extraordinary courage that they are not alone.