10-year-old cancer survivor recognized at US Capitol

WASHINGTON D.C. (KTRK) — A young Houston cancer survivor was recognized Monday in our nation’s capitol.

ABC13 has shared 10-year-old Kaylee Tolleson’s cancer journey ever since she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last spring.

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She befriended ABC13’s Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog along the way, and this past summer she got to ring the bell after being declared cancer-free.

During her visit, U.S. Representative, Congressman Pete Olson, recognized Kaylee with a nod to Travis from the House floor.