Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Julia Child once said that there’s no end to imagination in the kitchen – and Oli would tend to agree. This aspiring chef loves whipping up dishes for his family, putting his own special touches on everything from veggie tacos to African yam stew.
Oli was diagnosed with cancer when he was in kindergarten, which required long hospital stays and five rounds of chemotherapy. When he relapsed in 2024, Oli also underwent a bone marrow transplant to help him grow more healthy blood cells and boost his immune system. Oli now celebrates a second birthday in August in recognition of the day he was given this life-saving procedure.
In addition to his culinary skills, Oli loves to sing, ride his bike and paint – especially rainbows. He estimates that he’s created well over 100 rainbow paintings and shares them with his family, friends and medical team as a symbol of hope, positivity and unity.
Learn more: ohsufoundation.org/stories/freestyle-21-oli-fasone-lancaster
Julia Child once said that there’s no end to imagination in the kitchen – and Oli would tend to agree. This aspiring chef loves whipping up dishes for his family, putting his own special touches on everything from veggie tacos to African yam stew.
Oli was diagnosed with cancer when he was in kindergarten, which required long hospital stays and five rounds of chemotherapy. When he relapsed in 2024, Oli also underwent a bone marrow transplant to help him grow more healthy blood cells and boost his immune system. Oli now celebrates a second birthday in August in recognition of the day he was given this life-saving procedure.
In addition to his culinary skills, Oli loves to sing, ride his bike and paint – especially rainbows. He estimates that he’s created well over 100 rainbow paintings and shares them with his family, friends and medical team as a symbol of hope, positivity and unity.
Learn more: ohsufoundation.org/stories/freestyle-21-oli-fasone-lancaster
