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In October 2003, one week after her 3rd birthday, Aisha was diagnosed with cancer in both eyes. After undergoing six cycles of chemotherapy at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Aisha’s doctors opted to remove her right eye. She has 70% vision in her "good eye", as Aisha likes to refer to it, with limited peripheral and three-dimensional vision.
Aisha is aware the childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk of developing secondary cancers. Despite that she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder from her treatments, she has never allowed that to slow her down. She tries to be active and loves to play with her dog Mia. She is often found to give insights to life and profound advice to adults and will have a kind word for everyone. She reminds herself to be "brave" although she has already conquered huge obstacles and holds on to hope that one day, with new technologies, we will be able to see again with both eyes.
Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is one of America’s premier teaching hospitals, affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932. It is a national leader in pediatric research.
Six Flags Magic Mountain, the world leader in thrilling entertainment, is located north of Los Angeles at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit off Interstate 5 in Valencia. Known world-wide as a thrill ride haven, the 260-acre theme park features 17 world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides, games and attractions for the entire family.
Among the park’s world-class roller coasters and thrill rides are Terminator® Salvation™: The Ride, X2, Tatsu, Scream, Déjà Vu, Goliath, Superman The Escape, Batman The Ride, The Riddler’s Revenge and many more. Opening in May, 2010 is Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster, a coaster the entire family can enjoy together.
Within Six Flags Magic Mountain is Bugs Bunny World, a six-acre, interactive wonderland featuring numerous rides and attractions that will provide a real thrill for kids and adults alike. Designed for the pint-sized guests, Bugs Bunny World is the home of legendary Looney Tunes characters such as Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn and America’s favorite rabbit, Bugs Bunny. In addition to Bugs Bunny World is Thomas TownSM children’s area, based on the popular Thomas & Friends brand.