Playground stands in honor of Connor Simonson
By Shino Omura
Lancaster (Pa.) Eagle Gazette
May 20, 2008

BALTIMORE - For years, Kathy Simonson watched her son Connor Simonson kick a soccer ball, hit a baseball and laugh with his friends at Alt Park in Baltimore.

At age 10, Connor passed away in November 2006 after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

The disease is a type of blood cancer and is the most common type of leukemia in children under the age of 15, according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The memories of Connor will now serve as a foundation for the rest of the community to make new memories of their own.

With his family's consent and support, a playground was built in memory of Connor inside Alt Park.

The public will be able to see and enjoy the playground equipment following the dedication ceremony for Connor Simonson Memorial Playground on Sunday.

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