Tommy Schweinitz

Tommy Schweinitz has been through a lot: numerous rounds of cancer, amputation, you name it. However, despite an initial scary and bleak cancer diagnosis, he and his family have never given up hope.
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This Minnesota family is spreading hope about childhood cancer, here’s how

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Tommy Schweinitz has been through a lot: numerous rounds of cancer, amputation, you name it. However, despite an initial scary and bleak cancer diagnosis, he and his family have never given up hope. In fact, as WCCO’s Beret Leone shows us, they’re using their experience to help create a safe space for other families going through similar situations.

Liz Schweinitz has established an online group as a resource for parents who are supporting a child with cancer.