Louisville nonprofit program honoring 11-year-old who died of brain cancer with new lesson plan | Education [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville nonprofit that educates children impacted by gun violence is honoring a former member who died of brain cancer with new curriculum. 

Keeland Sanders died last September at 11 years old after being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Because of his diagnosis, Sanders wanted to be a surgeon when he grew up, so he wanted to join the Future Healers program.

“It was something he wanted to be a part of,” said Cameran Sitgraves, his mother.

While staying at Norton Children’s Hospital, Sanders was visited by members of the Future Healers program. The group gave him a stuffed toy at his bedside to show he was already a Future Healer.

Now, the Future Healers program will offer curriculum in honor of Sanders. University of Louisville Medical School students created the lesson that focuses on cancer, cell cycles and disruptions.

“I’m hoping a better …