St. Jude: Meet Ava Deckard

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)- 9-year-old Ava Deckard was just like any other kid her age. One day, she began showing symptoms of different infections.

The doctors told her not to worry. But one night after work, her doctor called.

“The doctor called, about, probably 7 o’clock at night, and so we knew that that was unusual for the doctor to call. When I answered, she was like, you guys need to get to Springfield immediately.” Her mom, Kaley Deckard, said…

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