'She will crush this': Internet sends prayers as Gunnar Peterson reveals his ‘perfect’ 4-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis

Celebrity fitness trainer Gunnar Peterson asked the Internet to pray for his four-year-old daughter, Monroe Vivian Peterson, for battling leukemia
PUBLISHED MAR 27, 2024
Gunnar Peterson took to Instagram to disclose his four-year-old daughter Monroe Vivian Peterson's leukemia diagnosis (Instagram/@gunnarfitness)
Gunnar Peterson took to Instagram to disclose his four-year-old daughter Monroe Vivian Peterson's leukemia diagnosis (Instagram/@gunnarfitness)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Gunnar Peterson, a celebrity fitness trainer known for his work with stars like Khloe Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, revealed his four-year-old daughter Monroe Vivian Peterson's leukemia diagnosis.

He took to Instagram on Wednesday, March 27, to share the heartbreaking news about Monroe's acute myelogenous leukemia (AML Leukemia), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

Monroe Vivian Peterson's leukemia is a life-changing turn for Gunnar Peterson

Gunnar began his post by warning his followers that it would be a departure from his usual content, featuring photos of his family, with Monroe in the hospital.

Gunnar Peterson reveals daughters lukemia diagnosis (Instagram)
Gunnar Peterson's daughter Monroe Vivian has been diagnosed with leukemia (Instagram)

"This is going to be longer, and cathartically different from my usual fare. Forewarned is forewarned. Life changing turn," he began.

He described Monroe as their “perfect 4-year-old daughter” and shared that she had been experiencing "typical kid stuff" symptoms such as a nagging cough, intermittent fever, and an odd pallor for a few days last week.

When his wife, Jess Peterson, noticed bruises on Monroe’s legs, she took their daughter to the hospital.

Four days later, Monroe's white blood cell, platelet, hemoglobin, and hematocrit counts dropped, necessitating a series of treatments.


 
 
 
 
 
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Gunnar wrote that Monroe needed "immediate transfusions," and a bone marrow biopsy, flow cytometry, spinal taps, chemotherapy, and was even a Make-A-Wish Foundation candidate.

Gunnar Peterson believes that daughter Monroe Vivian Peterson will 'crush' the ailment

He then revealed, “She has AML leukemia,” he wrote, expressing disbelief at the situation.

He said there is "More to come as we navigate the nightmare…."

“How the f*#! did we get here?!?!” Despite the shock and fear, Gunnar affirmed his belief in his daughter’s strength, writing, “Our Warrior Princess will crush this! She has even said it herself!”


 
 
 
 
 
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Internet pours in with prayers for Monroe Vivian Peterson

Gunnar asked his followers to hold his daughter and their family in their hearts, thoughts, and prayers.


 
 
 
 
 
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The comment section of his post was flooded with messages of support and prayers for Monroe.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wrote, “We’re always here brother. Always. She will crush this, as she herself has declared.”

Others sent love and prayers, with one writing, “MVP’s win! Sending you guys a lot of love and prays.”

Kim Kardashian wrote, “We are all praying for you 🤍 we love you,” and Savannah Chrisley added, “You have an army behind you! Now let’s get to fighting!”

The sentiment was echoed by many others, all praying for Monroe and her family during this challenging time. "MVP you got this! Praying so hard for you guys right now," wrote another.

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