Schoolmates Claire and Jesse have a tight bond, and their friendship became even more meaningful after Claire’s cancer diagnosis.

Cole’s favorite place to be is outdoors in the solitude of nature and hiking trails.

Dontrell is all smiles when he’s watching his favorite Nickelodeon shows

Seth’s dizzy spells were so debilitating that he could barely get out of bed for two years.

Coraline smiles when she talks about her family trip to Florida.

Ian is a World War II buff, and admits to knowing pretty much everything about its history.

Carrson loves to play video games, and really wanted to level up his bedroom into his ultimate gaming space

Jackson is a LEGO fanatic

Meiah has an adventurous spirit and loves water play.

Parker gets so excited about The Transformers, and really wanted to meet Optimus Prime and Bumblebee

Aubrianna is captivated with all the Disney Princesses, and loves playing dress up to become her own Royal Highness.

Reilyn loves art, music and playing with her siblings.

Kaylee thought she was just heading to the mall to window shop with her family and a friend.

Nasir struggles with sickle cell disease and seizures, making it difficult for him to live a carefree childhood.

Patrick is obsessed with basketball, which might have something to do with his dream of having more than 200 pairs of Air Jordans.

One of Isabella’s greatest joys was playing on the swing in her backyard.