Maitland nonprofit helps baby with leukemia celebrate first birthday virtually

A Central Florida nonprofit is helping a Texas baby celebrate her first birthday with loved ones while undergoing treatment for leukemia.Zara, who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, turns 1 on Oct. 24. She was diagnosed with high-risk leukemia at 5 months old and has undergone chemotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy, according to Immunocompromised Association.The Maitland-based organization says her weakened immune system prevents her from attending a traditional birthday gathering. Its free Celebration Online program will help her family mark the milestone virtually.A milestone after months of treatmentZara has spent much of her first year receiving intensive medical care, including lengthy hospital stays, according to the organization.Her family recently reported encouraging test results indicating that her leukemia is responding to treatment.Despite those challenges, her family describes her as a happy baby who loves music, dancing and watching Ms. Rachel.“This experience has changed