Six-year-old Olivia Kazanjian tries on a couple of new hats while visiting the Chelmsford Police station. (Photo Courtesy Cops for Kids with Cancer)
CHELMSFORD — Six-year-old Olivia Kazanjian, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a rare blood cancer, visited the police station as Cops for Kids with Cancer and Chelmsford Police presented her family with $5,500 to support their ongoing fight with childhood cancer.
Olivia was diagnosed with ALL on Nov. 24, 2024. The diagnosis was sudden and overwhelming, but ALL has an extremely high cure rate. Olivia’s cancer is now in remission, and she is expected to make a full recovery thanks to her ongoing inpatient treatments at Boston Children’s Hospital. Once her inpatient treatment is complete, Olivia and her family will still have to spend about a year making frequent trips back to Boston to complete her care.
Olivia, whose nicknames are Livvy and Diesel, is supported daily by her father, Josh Kazanjian, her mother, Brittany Noonan, and her 8-year-old brother Owen Kazanjian. The entire family came to the Chelmsford Police station on Saturday for a tour of the station. Olivia got to meet Ozzie, the Chelmsford Police community resource dog, and got to use the police radio.
Olivia was nominated for support by Chelmsford Police, and as a result Cops for Kids with Cancer provided her family with $5,500 to assist with the mounting medical expenses and the everyday costs that accompany hospital stays, such as food and parking.
Cops for Kids with Cancer is a non-profit organization that provides funds to families across New England who have children battling cancer. The organization now provides $5,500 checks to eight families per month across New England. Any police department in New England can sponsor a family with a child battling cancer.
“Surrounded by the love of her family, especially her big brother Owen, and supported by an incredible community, Olivia is facing her challenge head-on,” said Chelmsford Deputy Chief Gary Hannagan, who is also a board member for Cops for Kids with Cancer. “Olivia’s courage and spirit have already inspired so many, and her journey is a powerful reminder of strength, hope, and the impact of community during life’s most difficult moments.”
Olivia shares a hug with Chelmsford Police Deputy Chief Gary Hannagan, who is also a board member for Cops for Kids with Cancer. (Photo Courtesy Cops for Kids with Cancer)
Olivia’s family describes her as sweet, strong and feisty. A tough little girl, who already shows resilience well beyond her years.
Olivia and her family are documenting her journey on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/GrubWLivy.
“We are honored to support Olivia and her family during this challenging time. We believe in extending our compassion and resources to those facing life’s toughest battles,” said Sal Mirabella Jr., a Chelmsford Police special traffic officer and Cops for Kids with Cancer Board Member. “The funds disbursed by Cops for Kids with Cancer will help alleviate mounting medical and daily expenses, ensuring Olivia can focus on her recovery and the strength of her family. Olivia’s resilience and courage exemplify the spirit of hope that unites us all.”
From left are School Resource Officer David Linstad, Sgt. Kenney Meehan, School Resource Officer Daniel Sullivan, Officer Matthew Sech, Officer Christopher Zaher, Brittany Noonan, Olivia, Officer Brandon Reedy, Lt. Daniel Goguen, Josh Kazanjian, Owen Kazanjian, Officer Corey D’Entremont, and Cops for Kids with Cancer Board Members Deputy Chief Gary Hannagan, Special Traffic Officer Sal Mirabella Jr., Carlisle Police Deputy Chief Andrew Booth, and Nashua Police Officer Ryan Linehan.(Photo Courtesy Cops for Kids with Cancer)
