Cancer quinceanera
Quinceaneras are a traditional celebration for girls turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014.
- Levis, a volunteer stylist, puts a wig on a cancer patient during the preparation for her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patient dances with a cadet from Nicaragua’s Military Academy during her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patient poses for a photo during her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party among other celebrants at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. Quinceaneras are a traditional celebration for girls turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patient poses for a photo during her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. Quinceaneras are a traditional celebration for girls turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Levis, a volunteer stylist, puts a wig on a cancer patient during the preparation for her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients pose for a group photo during their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patient dances with a cadet from Nicaragua’s Military Academy during her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients take part in their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patients prepares to take part in her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Twin cancer patients pose for a photo during the preparation for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients prepare for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients take part in their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients prepare for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients prepare for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Levis, a volunteer stylist, puts a wig on a cancer patient during the preparation for her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patient prepares for her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients dance during the preparation for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients dance during the preparation for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Twin cancer patients dance with cadets from Nicaragua’s Military Academy during their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Twin cancer patients dance with cadets from Nicaragua’s Military Academy during their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- A cancer patient prepares for her “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)
- Female cancer patients prepare for their “Quinceanera” (15th birthday) party at a hotel in Managua September 20, 2014. A quinceanera is a traditional celebration for a girl turning 15. The Nicaragua’s Association of Mother and Father of Children with Leukemia and Cancer (MAPANICA) organizes quinceaneras for cancer patients annually, and there were 44 celebrants in 2014. Picture taken September 20, 2014. (Oswaldo Rivas/Reuters)