Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University and the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation will host a celebration this week honoring graduating high school students who have received care at CHoR’s ASK Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will deliver the keynote address to graduates and their families.

The annual event celebrates patients who have achieved academic success while persevering through treatments for cancer and blood disorders such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, transfusions and bone marrow aspirations.

This year’s 30 graduates represent 12 public school divisions, three private schools and one home school program. The graduates will be recognized by Alma Morgan, CHoR educational consultant, and local school division representatives.

All graduates will be presented with scholarships provided by ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation, the Sickle Cell Association of Richmond–OSCAR and families who have developed scholarships in honor of their loved ones who lost their battle with cancer or blood disorders.