I’m 10 years old and I live in Akron, Ohio. I like reading books, playing video games and riding my bike. I want to live in Florida when I grow up and I want to be a neuroblastoma doctor.

At age 5, I was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

As a Candlelighters NYC kid, my favorite experiences include playing with Barbara’s dog, Uno, and hanging out. My parents would say their favorite part spending time with the Candlelighters team/family. When they spend time with you, they let you vent and give you a shoulder to cry on when needed. The support is genuine.

…And my family uses these words to describe Candlelighters NYC:  Safe haven

Click here to donate to Candlelighters NYC in honor Israel.

I’m 8 years old. I live in Miami, Florida and I have three siblings – Thomas (age 11) and twins, Jackson and Ella (age 9). My family had 4 children born in just 3.5 years and we have 2 left handed kids and 2 right handed kids (my twin brother and sister are completely opposite)! I like ballet, chess, baseball and Minecraft. I’d like to be a doctor when I get older.

At age 2, I was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma.

As a Candlelighters NYC kid, my favorite experience is spending time with Barbara. My parents would say their favorite part is the emotional support Candlelighters NYC can provide.

…And my family uses these words to describe Candlelighters NYC:  Home away from home

Click here to donate to Candlelighters NYC in honor of Ava.

I’m 4 years old. I live in Port Washington, NY and I have a 7 year old brother, Nathaniel. When I grow up, I want to be a pony but my mom thinks I should be a doctor since I enjoy medical play a lot (and I’m not afraid of blood!). I like to buy toys, especially LOL balls, Shopkins and My Little Pony. I also like to paint, draw, sing and dance. One interesting fact about me is that I’ve been reciting the book “Inside a House That is Haunted” by memory since I was 3 years old.

At age 3, I was diagnosed with leukemia (ALL).

When I come into NYC, my favorite Candlelighters NYC experience is going to Miss Barbara’s house and opening a million Shopkins. My parents say their favorite part of Candlelighters NYC is getting to know the wonderful group of people who just want to enjoy and love kids – and it helps to know that we aren’t alone in the journey. Oh, and the parties are pretty great too!

…And my family uses these words to describe Candlelighters NYC:  Angels sent to uplift us

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I’m 7 years old. I live in Columbia, Missouri and I have two siblings – Brady (age 9) and Charli (age 4). I like playing with my brother and sister and my friends. I love anything that involves clothes, make-up and fashion. When I grow up, I want to be a gymnastics teacher, a fashion designer or a make-up artist.

When I was 5 years old, I was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma. Through our family’s journey, we’ve been able to raise $400,000 for pediatric cancer research!

As a Candlelighters NYC kid, I have a lot of favorite experiences. One of them is seeing The Nutcracker and going backstage with Ashley – a volunteer who is also a dancer for the New York City Ballet! Other experiences include riding on the FDNY Marine 1 boat and going to fashion shows. My parents say the big outing activities are great but they love the impromptu, little get-togethers at Barbara’s since they bring a little piece of “normalcy” to our crazy lives. The feeling of such closeness (even though we are thousands of miles away from home) is something so special and genuine. And knowing that Barbara and all her volunteers are there for us literally at the drop of a hat is something that is so important in this journey.

…And my family uses these words to describe Candlelighters NYC:  Genuine, love, fun, special, family

Click here to donate to Candlelighters NYC in honor of Rhyan.