Salisbury community pitches in to help local girl with leukemia

SALISBURY, Md.
12 year old Alyssa Owens is going through a tough battle with leukemia.

The Salisbury native has an upbeat attitude – and has been making friends with the hospital staff at Children’s National Hospital in DC.
She even has a favorite. She noted she even has a favorite nurse, Claire.

However, Alyssa is looking forward to that moment when she returns home.
She tells us she has a few things to attend to, like opening Christmas presents and playing her favorite video games which include “Fornite” and “Call of Duty”.

It’s been a difficult process – and regrettably the leukemia was caught late. Initially she was treated for migraines and the leukemia diagnosis came much later.

After the diagnosis – the cousin of Alyssa’s mother sprung into action with a GoFundMe page.
Brandon Owens, Alyssa’s father, says he is grateful to the community, which has donated $4,000 so far.

Brandon tells 47ABC that any funds donated will help with the many trips to the hospital which is located in Washington DC.

To donate, please go to https://gofund.me/4aa7e4c1