Emily is much more than her diagnosis. She’s an athlete and an artist who loves playing soccer and basketball. She creates paper dragons for her friends, enjoys drawing, and is a proud Swiftie.

Israel endured so much in his short life. But even in the hardest moments, he brought so much light. One of my favorite memories from his transplant journey was how he never went by his real name. The first doctor we saw when he was admitted asked him his name, and Israel replied, “Batman.” From then on, he cycled through names from his favorite movies: Randall, Pascal, and eventually Lewis.