Julianna “Banana” Josephson

Birth Date:     June 6, 2000

 Diagnosis:  Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

When Diagnosed: September 4, 2003  CNS Relapse December 31, 2003

 Web Site:  www.caringbridge.org/canada/julianna

  Child's interests: Crafts, painting, playing Barbies, cutting things into little tiny pieces, playing with Playdo and leaving it out to dry, Spongebob Squarepants, Lizzie McGuire, all the Disney princesses, watching movies, putting on makeup…lots and lots of makeup, opening mail and checking my email (scrolling through my web page guestbook to look at the pictures).

Siblings names and ages: Nicholas “Picklus”, 6 years old

Siblings Interests:  Space (especially Saturn), crafts, inventing new toys by taping together old toys, Spongebob Squarepants, Jimmy Neutron, Cat in the Hat, Scooby Doo, putting on puppet shows and plays, chocolate, opening Julianna’s mail, going to the movie theatre and sitting in the very front row, and counting his money.

A few of Juliana's favorite things:  I love my blankee!  Blankee and me have been together since Day 1, and whenever I’m sad or scared, my blankee always brings me a little comfort.  I have this great Julianna-sized couch that folds out into a comfy place to lie down and watch TV when I’m not feeling well.  I also really luv my roommate Nonna.

Any physical limitations or allergies:  Well I can’t ride a two-wheel bike yet, but other than that, nobody tells me what I can’t do!

 Type of pet(s) & Pet name(s):     My enormous and hairy kitty cat Lu Lu

 Anything else you would like us to know about you:  I don’t mean to brag, but I have just as much personality as you think I do!  I love to smile, I live to sneak up on people and surprise them with a big “BOO!” and a hug.  Man oh man am I ever ticklish!  Sometimes I’m a little shy when you meet me, but once I get to know you, you WILL do my bidding.  I can’t go to sleep at night without a story.  I’ve become so tough over the last 6 months that I can do a back poke (spinal tap) wide awake without even one tear.  When nobody else is around, my nurses dance for me!  I’ve actually lost more than half my hair, but a lot of people don’t notice because I can do a comb-over that would make Donald Trump jealous.  My belly button is my “start button”.  My other nickname is “Little Sack of Potatoes”.

Address where small gifts can be sent:  Julianna Banana, Box 50040, Brandon, MB, Canada, R7A 7E4