14-year-old Mikah Dupuis was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in June 2019. As a result of her diagnosis, she must undergo aggressive chemotherapy treatment for two and a half years.
Family members said the chemotherapy weakens her immune system and makes her particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lina Dupuis, Mikah’s Mom, said neither she nor the family can take any risks with being exposed to the virus. “I don’t know how to protect her other than staying in our home,” Lina said. “We feel completely helpless.
We have been in a state of isolation for months.” During their time of isolation, the family has left chalked messages of love and hope for all those they can’t let inside.