Seven-year-old Adelynn Taylor celebrated finishing more than two and a half years of cancer treatment on July 13 by ringing the Bravery Bell and cutting a bracelet her father had worn since her diagnosis. Diagnosed at age 4 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, she underwent chemotherapy and immunotherapy and now has clear scans indicating remission. The emotional ceremony symbolized resilience, family support and hope, and her medical team will continue regular monitoring. Her pediatric oncologist highlighted that advances in treatment have made most childhood leukemias curable.
7-Year-Old Adelynn Rings Bravery Bell, Cuts Father's 'Adelynn Strong' Bracelet After 2½ Years of Cancer Treatment
Adelynn Taylor during cancer treatments, Adelynn Taylor cutting her father's bracelet.Credit: Courtesy of the Taylor Family; BDK Photography
Seven-year-old Adelynn Taylor marked the end of more than two and a half years of cancer treatment on July 13 with a heartfelt hospital ceremony. Surrounded by family, friends and members of her Cleveland Clinic Children’s care team, she rang the Bravery Bell and cut a bracelet her father had worn since her diagnosis—symbolizing the close bond and the long journey to remission.
Adelynn was diagnosed at age 4 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a fast-progressing blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. Her treatment plan included both chemotherapy and immunotherapy. After more than two and a half years of treatment, she received clear scans and entered remission.
Adelynn Taylor hugging her dad.Credit: BDK Photography
During the ceremony, Adelynn’s father, Chris Taylor, extended his wrist so she could cut through a bracelet stamped with the words "Adelynn Strong"—a promise he had made early in her treatment. "I told her one day she was going to beat cancer and cut the bracelet off me," Chris said. He described the moment as symbolizing Adelynn "breaking the chains of this sickness and finally being set free of it."
"It was a lot of emotions," Adelynn said after cutting the bracelet and hugging her father. She then ran to the Bravery Bell, which patients traditionally ring on their last day of treatment, while loved ones and care staff cheered her on.
Adelynn Taylor.Credit: Courtesy of the Taylor Family
"Watching her run to that bell with so many people cheering her on was worth every ounce of hurt we all had to witness," said her mother, Linda Taylor. "As parents, we sometimes don't realize how resilient our kids truly are. Adelynn amazes me every day with her courage, and I strive to be as brave as she is," Chris added.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatric hematologist-oncologist Dr. Ilia Buhtoiarov, who cared for Adelynn, noted that advances in treatment mean most childhood leukemias are now curable. "Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, and while we still don't know why some children develop it, advancements in treatment mean most childhood leukemias are curable," he said. "While the word leukemia is a scary one, it's important to know there's hope."
Adelynn Taylor.Credit: Courtesy of the Taylor Family
Adelynn will remain under regular medical monitoring to ensure the leukemia stays in remission. Her family and care team are celebrating this milestone while continuing follow-up care to safeguard her long-term health.
Photo: Courtesy of the Taylor Family / BDK Photography
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