08/21/2026
At just 10 years old, Ulrich taught the world what true bravery looks like. 💪
“Now my youngest son has to live the rest of his life without his brother.” 🙁
Those words from Ulrich’s mom, Larissa, captured the unimaginable loss of losing a child – and the lasting impact of a life that was far too short. 💔
Born with stage 4 MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma, he faced more than any child ever should. Chemotherapy. Surgeries. Radiation. Immunotherapy. Clinical Trials. Ulrich endured painful complications from treatment and traveled far from home in search of every possible chance at more time. Even after periods of no evidence of disease, his cancer kept returning.
Yet through it all, Ulrich never lost his smile. He fought with incredible bravery until the very end, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and hope. ❤️
After losing her son in October, Larissa turned heartbreak into a purpose. ✨ Inspired by the compassion of the medical team who cared for Ulrich, she chose to pursue nursing so she can provide that same hope and support to other families facing childhood cancer. This past spring, she graduated and began working as an oncology nurse. 🩺
This year, the HVCC Nursing Club’s annual head-shaving event honored Ulrich and other children impacted by pediatric cancer, bringing together a community determined to create a future where more children survive and thrive. 🙏
Thank you to the HVCC community for standing alongside Larissa and her family and helping keep Ulrich’s memory alive. 💚 His courage continues to inspire the fight for a cure.
Help us keep Ulrich’s memory alive. 👉 Share his story to keep his legacy shining bright.
Hudson Valley Community College HVCC Niemond Zonders- Nursing Club