‘Branson is a fighter:’ Robertsdale community rallies to support 11-year-old boy fighting leukemia

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Just how far would you go to fight for your child’s life? For one family from Robertsdale, that journey has taken them to Rome, as their child battles an aggressive form of blood cancer.

Baldwin County man faces child sex abuse charges

On the field, he’s known as Hollywood, but off the field, 11-year-old Branson Blevins is known for his courage and strength.

“He’s very competitive. That’s where the athletic genes come out in him,” Alexis Willis, a close family friend, said. “Just the sweetest boy, always a smile on his face.”

Around a year ago, everything changed for the family.

“It was August 16th, 2024, actually, the day before, Branson wasn’t feeling well, sick with stomach pains,” Willis said…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS