Olivia's Fight and Lasting Impact Featured in the Media

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CBS News Channel 6

The Saratoga Springs girls lacrosse team honored the memory of Olivia Allen on Saturday, May 6th during their second annual Lacrosse Out Cancer game against Burnt Hills.

Before the opening whistle, both teams completed 47 passes to each other -- symbolizing the 47 children in the United States who are diagnosed with cancer every day.

CBS News Channel 6

The Saratoga Springs High School girls' lacrosse team is taking a stand against pediatric cancer in memory of one of their own. The team is honoring Olivia Allen by participating in the Lacrosse Out Cancer challenge. The event not only commemorates Olivia's legacy but also supports the Live Like Liv initiative, which encourages players and the community to embody Olivia's spirit and determination.

A Place of Yes Podcast

Sophia joined Heather for a heartfelt discussion in which she opens up about her journey, sharing her emotions and how she’s been navigating life a year after losing her sister, Olivia. It’s a conversation that’s raw, vulnerable, and truly powerful. Sophia’s maturity, openness, and grace are nothing short of inspiring. You can feel how much Olivia is still with her—watching over her, missing her just as much.

A Place of Yes Podcast

Nearly a year later, Mellisa, Sophia, Aubrey sit down with Heather to share what life has been like without Olivia. They open up about the reality of grieving a young life lost too soon, the unexpected ways grief has shown up, and how they continue to honor Olivia’s memory. 

News Channel 13

A new charity in the area is in memory of a young woman with an irrepressible smile who inspired a region to Live Like Liv. 

Upbeat Podcast

Mellisa and Sophia Allen join Mark on The Up Beat to talk about their new Liv Like Liv charitable foundation in memory of their daughter and sister, Olivia. Hear how their efforts will help other families affected by cancer and honor Olivia’s beautiful legacy of positivity.

Saratoga Daily Gazette

Saratoga Springs Field Hockey's Sophia Allen, Ide Sisters Have an Unbreakable Bond

The Saratogian

The Skidmore College field hockey game vs. SUNY Geneseo on Saturday, Sept. 7 will be played in honor of Saratoga field hockey player Olivia Allen who lost her battle with cancer last spring.

A Place of Yes Podcast

In this episode, Olivia's mother Mellisa Allen takes us into her mindset during that last year and those final days. We learn about her daughter's resilience and positive outlook even in the and face of a difficult diagnosis. We learn of her frustrations with the healthcare system, and how the "Live LIke Liv" legacy got started.  

Saratoga Daily Gazette

Burnt Hills, Saratoga Springs girls' lacrosse teams come together to support National Marrow Donor Program in honor of Olivia Allen and Charli Martin.

News Channel 13

Family, friends vow to spread smiles in memory of Saratoga Springs teen.

People were drawn to Olivia. The way she battled and the way she lived, was contagious. “She leaves behind a legacy of resilience, kindness and boundless optimism.”

USA Field Hockey

Remembering Saratoga Springs' Olivia Allen

Saratoga Springs High School field hockey athlete and gymnast Olivia Allen passed away this past March after losing her year-long battle with leukemia. The legacy of courage, kindness and love she leaves behind will never be forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched.

News Channel 13

Mark Mulholland sits down with Mellisa Allen, the mother of Olivia "Liv" Grace Allen - to talk about the team she's organized for the Kelly's Angels Mother-Lovin' 5K in her memory.

Times Union

Opponents come together to honor Olivia Allen, raise money for cancer research.

Saratoga Springs girls’ lacrosse coach Jennifer Furze wanted to do something to raise awareness in memory of teammate Olivia.

ABC News 10

The Saratoga girls Lacrosse team competed in their “Lacrosse Out Cancer” game against Syracuse’s Jamesville Dewitt. The Blue Streaks raised and donated $10,000 to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, in honor of Olivia Allen. Blue Streaks head coach Jennifer Furze remembers Allen as a warrior throughout her fight.

Gymnastics

The collegiate gymnastics community made a video for Liv to show how much she is loved. Liv's impact spread across the country to gymnastics teams and more.

Times Union

Olivia Allen remembered for her positivity and friendship.

Saratoga Springs’ Olivia Allen died Thursday morning, nearly a year after being diagnosed with leukemia, but the legacy of courage, kindness and love she leaves behind will never be forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched.

News Channel 13

A young woman from Saratoga Springs who valiantly and cheerfully fought cancer, has lost the fight.
Olivia Allen, 18, was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She passed away Thursday morning.

South High Dance Marathon

Olivia Allen was honored as a recipient of the South High Dance Marathon. Meet Olivia and her family at the video linked below.

40th Annual Dancing in the Woods

Dancing in the Woods is an annual holiday gala that raises money for the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. The video presentation features two Melodies Center patients, Olivia Allen and Charli Martin. Both girls were diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in the same week, and as they embarked on their treatment journey, they became best friends.

The Up Beat Podcast

On this episode of The Up Beat, hear from Olivia Allen, an incredible young woman from Saratoga Springs, New York who turned a cancer battle into a rallying cry to “Live Like Liv.” Listen to be touched by Olivia’s inspiring story of hope and perseverance that will leave you with much-needed perspective and many reasons to smile.

Saratoga Daily Gazette

A 2023 graduate of Saratoga Springs high school, Allen was diagnosed with adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia right around the time she was supposed to be walking across the stage at SPAC.

A standout gymnast and field hockey player during her time with the Blue Streaks, Allen has spent the last few months receiving treatment for cancer and recovering from a stroke.

On Friday, Allen was able to attend the Saratoga Springs field hockey team’s annual Pink Game, which was dedicated to her.

Messages of Support

Olivia's friends and teachers at Saratoga Springs High School came together to send messages of support to Olivia as she embarked on her cancer journey.

The Faces of Saratoga Springs

Olivia Allen is featured on the Faces of Saratoga Springs, where her interests and accomplishments are highlighted.