Chris, 5, lives with his parents, Ron and Roz, his siblings, Tiffani and Cameron, and dog, Malcolm. He is in pre-kindergarten and his favorite subject is writing. On the weekends Chris likes to watch movies at Studio Movie Grill, play PS2, dance and act. His hero is Superman because he can fly and beat the bad guys and when he grows up he wants to be a policeman. He is happiest when he gets his way and if he had a wish he would be a grown-up now.

Chris was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

Laurren, 11, lives with her parents, Brian and Patty, her three siblings and Maddie, the family dog. She is home schooled and her favorite subjects are reading, spelling and math. Laurren enjoys cheering and shopping on the weekends and her favorite book is The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snickett. Laurren’s heroes are her mom, dad and Jesus because they were with her the entire time.

Laurren was diagnosed by osteosarcoma, a cancer of the bone. .

Billy, 5, lives with his mother, Chivonda, and sister, Quintisha. He enjoys playing outside, skating, riding his bike, going to the park and watching movies on the weekends.  His favorite movie is Alvin and the Chipmunks. If Billy had a wish it would be to ride a motorcycle, and he is happiest when his mom takes him to the park and shopping to get new toys. When he grows up he wants to be a football player and a preacher.   

Billy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood.

Maria, 5, lives with her parents Fernando and Meriam and brother Fernando.  In kindergarten, her favorite subject is math and she enjoys coloring art on the weekends. She loves to read Bible stories and Selena is her favorite singer.  When Maria grows up she wants to be a nurse.  She would like to go to Mexico, so she can play with her horse.  Her mom is her hero.

Maria was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a cancer of the kidney.  If she had one wish it would be for her not to be sick, and she is happiest when she finishes chemo. 

Gage, 5, lives with his parents, Blake and Rebecca, along with his three sisters, Avery, Ellie and Wesley. He is in pre-kindergarten and wants to be a fireman or policeman when he grows up. On the weekends he likes to dress up like a superhero, play with his three sisters and play outside on his bike or Razor Scooter. Spiderman is his favorite movie star and hero. If Gage could take a trip anywhere, it would be fishing in East Texas with his family.

Gage was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the blood.