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A 6-year-old's battle with cancerJackson Kalbhenn's battle with bone cancer and the unwavering support from his community.

Kennebunk six-year-old beats cancer"We didn’t know eight months ago what the journey was going to be like," Jackson's mother said.

Anthem Hero at Hadlock: Kennebunk kid battling cancer celebrated at Sea Dogs Game“Jackson has been through so much over the last year, and we are inspired by his perseverance in fighting this disease,” said Denise McDonough, of Anthem.

Maine Mariners surprise young cancer fighter with heartwarming visit to Kennebunk ElementaryThe surprise, arranged by Jackson’s mother, Martine, and administrative staff at KES, was the culmination of a relationship formed months ago while Jackson was in treatment for bone cancer at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

Young Mainer becomes ambassador for childhood cancer research charityJackson Kalbhenn uses his journey with childhood cancer to inspire others

Kennebunk 7-year-old becomes 2025 ambassador for leading cancer research charityA 7-year-old from Kennebunk is turning his fight against cancer into a source of inspiration.

Martine Kalbhenn will talk about her son Jackson who was diagnosed at 5 years old in early August of 2023 with the Bone Cancer Ewings Sarcoma and is successfully going through his treatment at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland Maine. - Help and Hope Happen HereMartine Kalbhenn was 3000 miles away at her family's home in Kennebunk, Maine when her 5 year old son Jackson tripped and fell while running and hurt his leg badly while visiting his Grandmother in California. Martine received a phone call from he...

Meet 2025 Ambassador Jackson: A Witty, Adventurous Cancer Fighter with Heart of Gold | St. Baldrick's BlogSeven-year-old Jackson has a heart of gold. A friend to all, he is witty, smart, adventurous, and athletic. However, his greatest quality is the kindness he shows to everyone he meets. If he isn’t playing soccer, basketball, or baseball, he’s watching football and hockey. And, when Jackson makes time for video games, it’s no surprise […]

Young cancer survivor finds joy and support with Maine Mariners hockey teamThe team's annual Hockey Fight's Cancer Night will be extra special for not only the Mariners, but the team's biggest little fan.

Kennebunk student turns his fight into inspirationAt 7 years old, Jackson Kalbhenn has made the decision to serve as a St. Baldrick's Foundation ambassador, fighting against childhood cancer.

Kennebunk boy's fight with cancer inspires push for federal research supportOne brave boy from Kennebunk spoke to Maine's congressional delegation about the need for more childhood cancer research funding.

Kennebunk boy, now a cancer survivor, becomes 'real-life superhero,' helping othersJackson Kalbhenn has been cancer-free for almost a year and is now helping other young people who are facing the rare cancer known as Ewing Sarcoma.

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