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Atticus Hampton

Atticus Hampton

Age: 8 | Gender: M

⚾ Atticus: Always Playing, Always Believing, Always Fighting

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Atticus's Story

Meet Atticus
Atticus Hampton is an energetic and courageous eight-year-old boy from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. On September 29, 2024, Atticus was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. His diagnosis included a high-risk FLT3 genetic mutation, which made his treatment even more challenging.
He underwent five rounds of intense chemotherapy at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at MUSC in Charleston, SC. On April 10, 2025, Atticus’ family received the joyful news that he was cancer-free! Because of his FLT3 mutation, the next step in his journey was a lifesaving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor.
In the following months, Atticus endured total body irradiation and highly aggressive chemotherapy regimens to prepare. In total, he spent over 220 days in the hospital. On August 25, 2025, he was finally able to come home. Today, Atticus’ scans and his myeloid molecular panel is negative—strong signs of hope for his future.
Atticus has a special love for football and rarely misses a chance to stand on the sidelines at Socastee High School games. He is passionate about baseball, playing catcher, and he can’t wait to get back on the field with his teammates. His community proudly wears “Play Like Atticus” shirts and hats as a show of support for his bravery and resilience that he shares every single day—
Always playing, always believing, always fighting.

Atticus's Hobbies & Interests

Board Games, Football, Baseball and Music

Atticus's Wishlist

Shirt Size: 8/Youth Medium
Pant Size: 8/Youth Medium
Shoe Size: 13 Child/1Y

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The Hampton Family

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