Orlando preschool for kids with cancer honors graduating class

Chrystina Paxson searches for empty playgrounds where she doesn’t have to worry about her son Mateo being around other children. The four-year-old has a rare blood disorder that makes it hard for him to fight germs.

“I try to let him live as normal a life as possible. But if I see someone sick or someone sounds sick at the playground, I will take him and go home,” Paxson said.

But on Wednesday morning, Mateo attended his preschool graduation with 11 other kids — each battling their own illness — and their families. Judging by the smile on his face, he was thrilled for the company…

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