Tonight’s #KUCancerFighter hero is Amelia Knopp, a 20-year-old from Manhattan, KS who is currently a sophomore at KU. Amelia was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in October of 2021 during her junior year of high school. She’s in remission now and rang the bell for the end of chemo in March of 2024 during her freshman year at KU. In the past year, Amelia had both shoulders and one hip replaced due to a diagnosis of AVN, a complication from her leukemia treatment. Amelia will undergo her second hip replacement (and hopefully last joint replacement) at the end of May. All throughout her treatment & those grueling procedures, Amelia has wowed her doctors, friends and family with her toughness, incredibly positive attitude and desire to encourage others in the fight. Much like her favorite Jayhawk of all-time, @Devonte4Graham, she always wears a smile and is a constant source of positive energy. In fact, that and his winning mindset are the two reasons with Devonte’ is her favorite. Amelia is a University Scholar at KU majoring in accounting and sociology, and she aspires to pursue law school or sustainable business. This lifelong Jayhawk fan is now a loyal KU basketball camper, and she volunteers for KU Blood Drives to give back to the donors who saved her life. Amelia, you impress us on so many levels and we are especially inspired by the way you’ve connected with other #KUCancerFighters to spur them along in their fight. Tonight’s call is for you and all of Jayhawk Nation is cheering you on as you go through your final surgery in May. Rock Chalk! 💙❤️