Jack Watson

Maybe I wanted to be viewed as more than the boy, but in neglecting him, I made myself less than I am with him by my side. He is my foundation. He is a survivor…He is a miraculous and unforgettable gift.

John Perricone

I look forward to being able to fully immerse myself in my passions, and find and create the support that keeps us thriving. Soon enough, I’ll be giving back to my community in ways I’ve dreamed about for over a decade, and I’ll know exactly who to thank.

Sophia Thompson

My diagnosis does not define who I am, but it has changed my outlook on life and turned me into the person I am today.

Tyler Roney

Cancer, paradoxically, strengthened a young man in love with life who aspires to conquer challenges and solve problems. I’ve applied this grit in many ways over the past decade and am ready to change the world.

Ruby Kaufman

My journey as a survivor has exposed me to the importance of understanding not only the broken but the rebuilt; my sickness broke me but left me with pieces perfect to build the strongest tower I could.