Princeton Caldwell
1999-2003
2003 Community Hero
Princeton often asked for seconds when it came to his favorites, chicken noodle soup or ramen noodles. His dimpled smile went from ear to ear as he played Super Mario Brothers, talked about dolphins or cheered for his "grandmother’s number one basketball team," the Lakers.
After every medical procedure, three year old Princeton would say “Mom, that was quick and easy, huh?” These were brave words from a little boy who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer, in October of 2002. In eight months, Princeton underwent seven rounds of chemotherapy, surgery to remove his tumor, as well as a stem cell transplant. Through all of this, nothing could stifle his playfulness or his spirit!
Princeton drew people in immediately with his big toothy smile and a giggle. He loved being with people, whether it was his mom and dad or the "family" he created at the hospital. Princeton’s zest for life has deeply impacted all those who knew and loved him.
