Thirteen-year old Bella Griggs suffers from “Fanconi anemia, a chromosome breakage disorder that can lead to bone marrow problems and early cancer.” Indeed, “about 10 percent of people with Fanconi anemia develop leukemia. … Children who have Fanconi anemia and survive to adulthood are much more likely than others to develop cancerous solid tumors. The risk of solid tumors increases as people with Fanconi anemia get older.” Accordingly, “Doctors have told [Bella] to avoid any unnecessary radiation,” her mother says. Meanwhile, [o]n Tuesday, the Griggs family began a cross-country journey to Maine [from Denver], to attend Camp Sunshine, a retreat for … Continue reading Killing Girls to Protect Us From Terrorism