Liberty Boy Battling Cancer Competes for National Junior Ranger Title | News Channel 3-12

Liberty boy battling cancer competes for national junior ranger title | News Channel 3-12

By Dorissa White Click here for updates on this story     LIBERTY, Mo. (KMBC) — Atticus, a 9-year-old boy from Liberty, Missouri, is competing to become a junior ranger with the National Wildlife Federation. But what’s more inspiring is that he’s competing while undergoing treatment for B-cell lymphoma. Despite the challenges he faces, Atticus has reached the quarterfinals of a contest hosted by wildlife expert Jeff Corwin, which celebrates kids…

9-year-old from Sparta area aims to become Junior Ranger

WIZMnews.com Talking with Phoenix Von Ruden even for a few minutes lets you know he has a passion for the outdoors.   At 9-years-old, Phoenix is in the running to add one more accomplishment to his growing list: Junior Ranger.  He’s already made it to the quarterfinals of the contest run through Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr. Magazines. If he receives the most votes, he’ll move to the semi-finals, and if successful, the final round. The winner…

Boy with genetic disease discovers peace in nature via Junior Rangers program

STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A boy battling a genetic disease in Stephenson County has found healing through nature and is hoping to spread his joy to others. 9-year-old Bennett Hassler and his brother were both diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a neurological disorder that affects the nerves, often resulting in smaller, weaker muscles. His mother, Jenni, said CMT also affects Bennett's ability to enjoy the outdoors. The fami…

Liberty boy battling cancer competes for national junior ranger title

The prize for the competition is $20,000, a feature in the Ranger Rick magazine, and a chance to meet Jeff Corwin in person.