The Let It Be Foundation

	Karla Asch-Rosen Karla Ann Asch-Rosen, the 15-year old who battled a brain tumor for more than a year, died at home on Sunday, Feb. 5, surrounded by family members. "She was amazing all the way to the end," said her step dad, Michael Rosen. "We're sad, but so blessed." Mr. Rosen said Karla's journey inspired the community. He said he was grateful Karla didn't suffer pain in her final days. The afternoon before she died, her girlfriends were with her talking, drinking smoothies, and even painting her toenails hot pink. Read More...

	Ruby Rodriquez Ruby Rodriguez, a former Don Lugo High student who in December 2006 said, "I'm living my life to the fullest," died March 20, 2008, of the cancer she had battled for more than four years. Miss Rodriguez, 19 died at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana, more than a year after undergoing surgery in December 2006 that removed a half-dollar size tumor from between her lungs and heart.She also lost two-thirds of her lung during that surgery. Read More...

	Laiken Kenwood Laiken Kenwood, a 13 year old Chino Hills girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia, died Tuesday, April 22, at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She had been hospitalized since January after undergoing a double cord-blood transplant. Laiken was diagnosed with the disease in 2005. The petite cheerleader with long blonde hair became well known in the community over the three years. Many fundraisers and events were held in her benefit. Read More...

	Cheyenne Broswell Cheyenne Skylar Broswell, 9, of Yucaipa, died at home March 16, 2009, from brainstem glioma. She was born March 13, 2000. When she was diagnosed in December 2006, she was told she had only three weeks to live. Undergoing treatment at Children's Hospital of Orange County, she outlived her prognosis by more than two years. The family participates yearly in the Chino Hills Boat Parade, a favorite activity of Cheyenne's. The past two years their "boat floats" have been themed around Cheyenne, and this year won the Mayor's Choice Award. Read More...

	Lawrance Steve Garcia Lawrance Steven Garcia, 14, who advised sick children to "just stay strong," died of pneumonia after a lifelong battle with cancer and other ailments. The former Chino Hills resident, affectionately known as "Boo," died April 6, 2009, at Ventura County Medical Center Hospital. "It was a peaceful passing," said his father, Lawrance Garcia. "He suffered enough." Read More...

	Cameron Annette Brown Cameron Annette Brown, 9, of Chino, a student at Gird Elementary School in Chino, died May 21, 2009. She was born Sept. 20, 1999, in Inglewood and was raised from the age of 5 weeks by her maternal aunt Roslyn Jones, who adopted her at age 3. She was baptized at the age of 2 months. She attended Brookins Community AME Church in Los Angeles, where she sang in the Buds of Promise Children's Choir. She often sang with the adult choir as well as the Majestic Voices Youth and Young Adult Choir. She attended Sunday School and was a regular at the breakfast buffet. Read More...

	Daniel Ruiz Chino native Daniel Ruiz, 16, died May 23, 2010 after battling leukemia for a decade. A freshman at Chino High School, Daniel was known for his artistic abilities, his love of music and dancing, and his infectious smile. A member of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley, Daniel was active with Teens 4 Christ. Daniel was first diagnosed with leukemia in 2000 at age 6 and relapsed in 2007 and 2010. His family was part of The Let It Be Foundation, and Daniel was the 2009 honoree of the foundation's Dance of Hope. He was also an honored guest at the Relay for Life in Chino in 2008, and 2004, and he was given a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Read More...

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