THE SELAH KARKAN FAMILY

The Karkan family

On May 16, 2019, Selah was diagnosed with type B- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Thankfully, this type of cancer has a high success rate with a standard treatment plan, but pediatric cancer comes as a shock to any child and their family. During THON Weekend 2021, our Family Relations Chairs gathered everyone on Zoom with an announcement that brought tears to our eyes: we would be paired with a fifth family. After 2.5 years of treatment and hospital stays, Selah officially rang the bell on July 15, 2021, where we got to join her via Facebook Live to celebrate this special moment.

The Karkan family consists of parents, Dwight and Amber, and their three kids, Selah, Delaney, and Theo. The outpouring of love and support that the Karkans have reciprocated to Ohana has been so inspirational in motivating our efforts as we begin a new THON season. The joy and inspiration the Karkans have brought to us is indescribable. Selah and the Karkans have captured our hearts.