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Code: 1.2

Age: 8

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Dolls, ethnic barbies, dress up clothes, arts/crafts, and mermaids

Clothing Size: Kids 10/12

Story: We are a very close family of three. We have overcome numerous obstacles together and have stayed positive through it all. I am a single mother, previously divorced, but having strong faith and supportive people around us is what carried us through. As a family, we have overcome many tough times, hospital visits, loss of sleep, and have shed many tears. However, we never lost our faith. Prayer is always a continual part of our lives and is keeping us well through these uncertain times.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her brother, Joshua, has been overcoming autism.

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Code: 2.3

Age: 8

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Anything

Clothing Size: Kids 14

Story: My son has been in the hospital for so long, so it feels so good to have him home. My twins and my oldest son are doing better than ever!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother, Maurice, is finally home from the hospital for the first time since being born

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Code: 3.3

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Gift Card

Clothing Size: Womens M

Story: I am a single parent with 3 children. I gave birth to premature twins in 2018. Having medically involved twins has been a challenge. I have not been able to work which is very hard financially. We are so happy to finally have our family home all together. Diego is just coming home after two years in transitional care. He is taking long breaks off ventilator and getting stronger and developing everyday.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patients. Her brothers, Diego & Isaias, were born premature.

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Code: 4.1

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Lip gloss/makeup and paint supplies

Overcoming: Angelia has had a lot of medical challenges throughout her life but it has been especially challenging this past year.

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Code: 5.1

Age: 2

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Toys that can also be used in therapy

Clothing Size: 24 Months

Story: My child Nasim has been hospitalized for most of his life, since being born weighing only 2lbs 13oz. He is a fighter! He has a feeding tube and has never been able to feed by mouth. He has a neuromuscular disorder which also cause difficulty swallowing. He has multiple therapies during the week to help him progress. Nasim has 7 siblings at home who love and adore him! We are all grateful that Nasim’s been able to overcome all of these challenges!

Overcoming: Neuromuscular disorder, difficulty swallowing.

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Code: 5.2

Age: 5

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Cars and coloring supplies

Clothing Size: Youth 7

Story: His baby brother has been hospitalized for most of his life, since being born weighing only 2lbs 13oz. We love him and are all grateful that Nasim’s been able to overcome all of these challenges!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother is overcoming many obstacles, including neuromuscular disorder and difficulty swallowing.

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Code: 5.3

Age: 7

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Trucks and coloring books

Clothing Size: Youth 8

Story: His baby brother has been hospitalized for most of his life, since being born weighing only 2lbs 13oz. We love him and are all grateful that Nasim’s been able to overcome all of these challenges!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother is overcoming many obstacles, including neuromuscular disorder and difficulty swallowing.

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Code: 5.4

Age: 9

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Diary, art supplies, and LOL dolls

Clothing Size: Youth 12

Story: Her baby brother has been hospitalized for most of his life, since being born weighing only 2lbs 13oz. We love him and are all grateful that Nasim’s been able to overcome all of these challenges!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her brother is overcoming many obstacles, including neuromuscular disorder and difficulty swallowing.

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Code: 5.5

Age: 10

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Basketball and art supplies

Clothing Size: Youth 12-14

Story: His baby brother has been hospitalized for most of his life, since being born weighing only 2lbs 13oz. We love him and are all grateful that Nasim’s been able to overcome all of these challenges!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother is overcoming many obstacles, including neuromuscular disorder and difficulty swallowing.

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Code: 5.6

Age: 13

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Basketball and art supplies

Clothing Size: 14 Slim

Story: Her baby brother has been hospitalized for most of his life, since being born weighing only 2lbs 13oz. We love him and are all grateful that Nasim’s been able to overcome all of these challenges!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her brother is overcoming many obstacles, including neuromuscular disorder and difficulty swallowing.

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Code: 9.1

Age: 2

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Playskool Flashlight

Clothing Size: 3T

Story: I’m a single mother of 4 handsome boys. The first year after having my twins was really hard as my babies were being treated at two different hospitals. Then, I was only able to bring one home after 6 weeks which was so heartbreaking. However, we are so happy to have Marcus HOME finally. He loves being home with his big brothers!

Overcoming: Our biggest goals for Marcus are for him to be more self-reliant like his twin brother. He is trying to learn how to walk on his own, stand on his own, feed by mouth rather than by tube, and to breathe without a vent.

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Code: 9.2

Age: 18

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Gift Card

Story: I’m a single mother of 4 handsome boys. The first year after having my twins was really hard as my babies were being treated at two different hospitals. Then, I was only able to bring one home after 6 weeks which was so heartbreaking. However, we are so happy to have Marcus HOME finally. He loves being home with his big brothers!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His baby brother is overcoming many obstacles, as he was hospitalized for most of his life.

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Code: 9.3

Age: 8

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Gift Card

Story: I’m a single mother of 4 handsome boys. The first year after having my twins was really hard as my babies were being treated at two different hospitals. Then, I was only able to bring one home after 6 weeks which was so heartbreaking. However, we are so happy to have Marcus HOME finally. He loves being home with his big brothers!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His baby brother is overcoming many obstacles, as he was hospitalized for most of his life.

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Code: 9.4

Age: 2

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Playskool Flashlight

Clothing Size: 3T

Story: I’m a single mother of 4 handsome boys. The first year after having my twins was really hard as my babies were being treated at two different hospitals. Then, I was only able to bring one home after 6 weeks which was so heartbreaking. However, we are so happy to have Marcus HOME finally. He loves being home with his big brothers!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His TWIN brother is overcoming many obstacles, as he was hospitalized for most of his life.

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Code: 10.1

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Hand games and Nikes

Clothing Size: Mens M, Size 9 shoe

Story: Simeon was diagnosed with autism and eczema. He sometimes has a hard time defending himself around other children. All my kids LOVE Christmas and they are grateful to receiving anything you’re able to give. Thank you so much!

Overcoming: Simeon has autism and is currently overcoming aggression and self defense.

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Code: 10.2

Age: 9

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Hand games and beauty accessories

Clothing Size: Youth XL

Story: All my kids LOVE Christmas and they are grateful to receiving anything you’re able to give. Thank you so much!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her brother, Simeon, has been diagnosed with Autism and is overcoming different obstacles

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Code: 10.3

Age: 7

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Hand games and cool toys

Clothing Size: Kids 12

Story: All my kids LOVE Christmas and they are grateful to receiving anything you’re able to give. Thank you so much!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother, Simeon, has been diagnosed with Autism and is overcoming different obstacles.

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Code: 10.4

Age: 5

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Electronic Games

Clothing Size: Kids 10

Story: All my kids LOVE Christmas and they are grateful to receiving anything you’re able to give. Thank you so much!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother, Simeon, has been diagnosed with Autism and is overcoming different obstacles.

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Code: 11.2

Age: 6

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Anything

Clothing Size: 6/7

Story: We are so happy our miracle baby is HOME and we can celebrate the holidays together as a family!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her brother, Zyland, has been overcoming his lung disease.

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Code: 11.3

Age: 3 Months

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Teddy Bear & Clothes

Clothing Size: 3 Months

Story: We are so happy our miracle baby is HOME and we can celebrate the holidays together as a family!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her brother, Zyland, has been overcoming his lung disease.

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Code: 13.1

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Gamestop or Panera Gift Card

Clothing Size: Youth 16

Overcoming: He is boldly overcoming being bullied and asthma exacerbations.

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Code: 14.1

Age: 7

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Art supplies, barbie clothing, and markers

Clothing Size: Girls 12

Story: I am very happy to be part of my granddaughters lives. Ever since their mother passed away, I have been their guardian. We have had a challenging year, but they are very loving girls who love to dance, draw, and pray for others!

Overcoming: They are overcoming the passing of their mother.

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Code: 14.2

Age: 7

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Barbie clothing, LOL doll

Clothing Size: Girls 10

Story: I am very happy to be part of my granddaughters lives. Ever since their mother passed away, I have been their guardian. We have had a challenging year, but they are very loving girls who love to dance, draw, and pray for others!

Overcoming: They are overcoming the passing of their mother.

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Code: 15.1

Age: 5

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Bubbles, dinosaurs, and cars

Clothing Size: Boys 9

Story: We are a family of three! Myself, big brother Lance, and little brother Landon. We love each other through the hard times and all of the struggles. It’s a content reminder of the compassion we have for each other. Landon is on a constant uprise from his adversity and he is very resilient.

Overcoming: He has been diagnosed with autism and has struggled with severe lead poisoning. Landon is not verbal, but he expresses his love and appreciation every day through hugs and kisses.

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Code: 15.2

Age: 7

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Cars

Clothing Size: Boys 9

Story: We are a family of three! Myself, big brother Lance, and little brother Landon. We love each other through the hard times and all of the struggles. It’s a content reminder of the compassion we have for each other. Lance is a wonderful big brother.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother, Landon, has been diagnosed with autism.

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Code: 16.1

Age: 5

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Socks, underwear, undershirts, ninja turtles, and paw patrol toys

Clothing Size: 6T

Story: Antione and Antionette are twins and we’re born prematurely. Antione has ongoing respiratory issues due to his immature lungs and narrow airway. The twin’s mother is a single mom who does not work outside the home at this time and struggles to make ends meet. Like many families, navigating the health care system has been difficult for this family, however, this mom is diligent about getting Antione to his medical appointments and getting him is medications. Mom has to take the bus with both children for Antione’s medical appointments. She works hard to ensure that her children are healthy and well cared for. Their grandmother also contracted covid-19 and passed away in November.

Overcoming: Antoine was born prematurely which has impacted his respiratory health.

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Code: 16.2

Age: 5

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Socks, underwear, undershirts, Minnie mouse toys, and cat-in-the-hat

Clothing Size: 6T

Story: Antione and Antionette are twins and we’re born prematurely. Antione has ongoing respiratory issues due to his immature lungs and narrow airway. The twin’s mother is a single mom who does not work outside the home at this time and struggles to make ends meet. Like many families, navigating the health care system has been difficult for this family, however, this mom is diligent about getting Antione to his medical appointments and getting him is medications. Mom has to take the bus with both children for Antione’s medical appointments. She works hard to ensure that her children are healthy and well cared for. Their grandmother also contracted covid-19 and passed away in November.

Overcoming: Antionette was born prematurely

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Code: 17.1

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Watch or Target Gift Card

Story: Malik and Gabriel are young men who have faced significant family challenges including sudden loss of their dad and separation from their mom. Grandma Shirley is now their guardian and she is doing the best that she can to provide them with stability, love and resources. She specifically requested a watch for Gabe so that it will help him tell time better and learn organizational skills. Thank you for your generosity!

Overcoming: Gabriel is overcoming the loss of his parents

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Code: 17.2

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Target Gift Card

Story: Malik and Gabriel are young men who have faced significant family challenges including sudden loss of their dad and separation from their mom. Grandma Shirley is now their guardian and she is doing the best that she can to provide them with stability, love and resources. She specifically requested a watch for Gabe so that it will help him tell time better and learn organizational skills. Thank you for your generosity!

Overcoming: Malik is overcoming the loss of his parents

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Code: 18.2

Age: 5

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Trains

Clothing Size: 6

Story: His baby brother was born with dilated cardiomyopathy. Joseph has been a great big brother through this tough year.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His baby brother is overcoming his heart failure

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Code: 18.3

Age: 7

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Toys

Clothing Size: 7

Story: His baby brother was born with dilated cardiomyopathy. Javier has been a great big brother through this tough year.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His baby brother is overcoming his heart failure

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Code: 19.3

Age: 13

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: PS4 game “WWE2020” and Control Cars

Clothing Size: Youth 18

Story: Due to the pandemic, I am not able to work and my kids are not able to have a normal Christmas the way they usually love to. Yojan is my sweet 13 years old boy. He is so caring and shy but he loves to learn new things. Thank you for your help!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient.

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Code: 20.1

Age: 12

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Gaming Headset with Microphone

Clothing Size: LG

Story: We are a family of 5 and we are going through a lot right now as we recently lost my husband to Covid-19. We are just really hurting and it’s not the same having to celebrate the holidays without him.

Overcoming: Overcoming the loss of his father, due to Covid.

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Code: 20.2

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Gift Card

Clothing Size: LG

Story: We are a family of 5 and we are going through a lot right now as we recently lost my husband to Covid-19. We are just really hurting and it’s not the same having to celebrate the holidays without him.

Overcoming: Overcoming the loss of his father, due to Covid.

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Code: 22.1

Age: 2

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Puzzles, block sorters, touch to feel books, baby doll, long sleeve onesies, winter coat

Clothing Size: 18 months

Story: Thank you for your generosity this year with helping our family. I am a mom with two daughters. Brielle has been diagnosed with Cloves Syndrome – she is disabled and stays at home mostly, other than going to numerous appointments. I have another 6 year old daughter, Ja’leigha and we would like to thank you again for helping our family! Merry Christmas!

Overcoming: My girl has been diagnosed with Cloves Syndrome.

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Code: 22.2

Age: 6

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Anything Jojo Siwa, baby alive dolls, size 1 youth girls socks and underwear, 8/10 in winter coat, slime, and Barbie dolls

Clothing Size: 1 youth/ 8-10 girls

Story: Thank you for your generosity this year with helping our family. I am a mom with two daughters. Brielle has been diagnosed with Cloves Syndrome – she is disabled and stays at home mostly, other than going to numerous appointments. I have another 6 year old daughter, Ja’leigha and we would like to thank you again for helping our family! Merry Christmas!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her baby sister is overcoming many obstacles, as she was diagnosed with Cloves Syndrome.

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Code: 23.2

Age: 18

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Gift Card

Clothing Size: Mens LG

Story: My youngest boy was born at 26 weeks and has a trachea and a g tube. Ju’Vontae is my oldest and is so helpful. Thank you for thinking of us this Christmas!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His baby brother is overcoming his breathing abnormalities

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Code: 24.1

Age: 2

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Books, light up toys, and toys that sing

Clothing Size: 18-24 Months

Story: My baby spent her first 18 months in the hospital and has only been home for 6 months. I help raise my sister’s daughter, Aubrielle, as well. It has been difficult to provide for my little family because of Sienna’s medical problems. I appreciate your thoughtfulness this Christmas season. Merry Christmas and thank you so much!

Overcoming: She was born very premature and has multiple medical problems. She can’t breath unassisted and she is overcoming her vision problems.

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Code: 24.2

Age: 8 months

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Light up toys, books, and teething toys

Clothing Size: 12 Months

Story: My baby spent her first 18 months in the hospital and has only been home for 6 months. I help raise my sister’s daughter, Aubrielle, as well. It has been difficult to provide for my little family because of Sienna’s medical problems. I appreciate your thoughtfulness this Christmas season. Merry Christmas and thank you so much!

Overcoming: She is raised by her aunt. Her cousin is a hospital patient who was born very premature and is overcoming many medical problems.

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Code: 25.1

Age: 9

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Jurassic Park toys

Story: The mother of these children, Nicole, is a very strong and special mother. She always tells me how much she loves her children. Her children have many appointments and she takes them to each one and makes sure to get all medications needed. Mom is the best advocate for her children and also makes sure they receive the most appropriate and best school services. This year, Nathan and his two siblings require extra help from their mom to navigate E-learning.

Overcoming: Nathan has a chronic medical condition that requires frequent treatment throughout the day.

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Code: 25.2

Age: 7

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Spiderman toys

Story: The mother of these children, Nicole, is a very strong and special mother. She always tells me how much she loves her children. Her children have many appointments and she takes them to each one and makes sure to get all medications needed. Mom is the best advocate for her children and also makes sure they receive the most appropriate and best school services. This year, Nathan and his two siblings require extra help from their mom to navigate E-learning.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother, Nathan, has a chronic medical condition.

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Code: 25.3

Age: 8

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Baby Yoda toys

Story: The mother of these children, Nicole, is a very strong and special mother. She always tells me how much she loves her children. Her children have many appointments and she takes them to each one and makes sure to get all medications needed. Mom is the best advocate for her children and also makes sure they receive the most appropriate and best school services. This year, Nathan and his two siblings require extra help from their mom to navigate E-learning.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His brother, Nathan, has a chronic medical condition.

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Code: 26.1

Age: 2

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Musical / Light Up Toys

Story: Our daughter Emily has many medical and developmental appointments to help with her global delays. She takes medicines but sometimes they don’t help her feel better. She is a fighter and she’s so strong. Both of our daugthers are the sweetest little girls. Thank you so much for thinking of us this Christmas!

Overcoming: Global Developmental Delay.

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Code: 26.2

Age: 1

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Musical / Light Up Toys (soft)

Story: Our daughter Emily has many medical and developmental appointments to help with her global delays. She takes medicines but sometimes they don’t help her feel better. She is a fighter and she’s so strong. Both of our daugthers are the sweetest little girls. Thank you so much for thinking of us this Christmas!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her sister, Emily, is overcoming Global Developmental Delay.

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Code: 28.2

Age: 11

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Air clay or “Little Pet Shop”

Story: Older brother, Santos has spent 4 years entering and leaving the hospital due to his multiple diseases and syndromes. Even though he cannot eat or drink, he loves food and would love to be a chef. He has 4 sisters who love spending time and playing with him when he is home. Due to his pain and complications, he spends most of his time in the hospital, but when he is at home, we love watching movies together as a family.

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Code: 28.3

Age: 2

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Dolls

Story: Older brother, Santos has spent 4 years entering and leaving the hospital due to his multiple diseases and syndromes. Even though he cannot eat or drink, he loves food and would love to be a chef. He has 4 sisters who love spending time and playing with him when he is home. Due to his pain and complications, he spends most of his time in the hospital, but when he is at home, we love watching movies together as a family.

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Code: 28.4

Age: 7

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: “Little Pet Shop” accessories

Story: Older brother, Santos has spent 4 years entering and leaving the hospital due to his multiple diseases and syndromes. Even though he cannot eat or drink, he loves food and would love to be a chef. He has 4 sisters who love spending time and playing with him when he is home. Due to his pain and complications, he spends most of his time in the hospital, but when he is at home, we love watching movies together as a family.

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Code: 29.1

Age: 3

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Toys that make sound

Story: Our family came to Illinois due to Sofia’s illness, all the way from Honduras.
Thank you very much for your generosity this Christmas!

Overcoming: Zika Virus, Seizures, and Cerebral Palsy.

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Code: 29.2

Age: 2

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: A Winter Coat

Clothing Size: 2T

Story: Our family came to Illinois due to Sofia’s illness, all the way from Honduras.
Thank you very much for your generosity this Christmas!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His sister, Sofia, is overcoming zika virus, seizures, and cerebal palsy.

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Code: 29.3

Age: 4

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: A Winter Coat

Clothing Size: 4T

Story: Our family came to Illinois due to Sofia’s illness, all the way from Honduras.
Thank you very much for your generosity this Christmas!

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His sister, Sofia, is overcoming zika virus, seizures, and cerebal palsy.

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Code: 30.2

Age: 14

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: Anything!

Story: Andrew’s sister, Anna, is 9 years old and has down syndrome. However, we are all healthy and THANKFUL. Andrew is such an amazing help! We love our girl and she is always full of energy.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. His little sister, Anna, has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.

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Code: 32.1

Age: 3

Gender: Male

Gift Wish: He loves cars, tractors, and puzzles

Story: We live on the northwest side of Chicago. In March 2020, we noticed spots on johnny’s chin. We took him into the pediatrician who sent us right to the emergency room. Johnny was diagnosed with ALL. It was right at the beginning of the pandemic so I left my job to care for Johnny and my husband continues to work from home. Johnny continues to go to the hospital 1x per week for chemo.

Overcoming: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Code: 32.2

Age: 8

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Art Supplies

Story: We live on the northwest side of Chicago. In March 2020, we noticed spots on johnny’s chin. We took him into the pediatrician who sent us right to the emergency room. Johnny was diagnosed with ALL. It was right at the beginning of the pandemic so I left my job to care for Johnny and my husband continues to work from home. Johnny continues to go to the hospital 1x per week for chemo.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her little brother was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Code: 32.3

Age: 5

Gender: Female

Gift Wish: Barbies

Story: We live on the northwest side of Chicago. In March 2020, we noticed spots on johnny’s chin. We took him into the pediatrician who sent us right to the emergency room. Johnny was diagnosed with ALL. It was right at the beginning of the pandemic so I left my job to care for Johnny and my husband continues to work from home. Johnny continues to go to the hospital 1x per week for chemo.

Overcoming: Sibling of hospital patient. Her little brother was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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