Age: 8
Precious was only one week old when she underwent a cornea transplant at Children's Hospital. And today, she still looks forward to her follow-up visits, because her ophthalmologist gives her the special attention she deserves. But special attention is the hallmark of Children's Hospital as this family knows so well. Precious's baby brother spent his first two months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Children's Hospital has given this little girl with a very big heart lots of hope for the future. When Precious isn't dancing, singing, playing baseball or dress-up, she's imagining what she'll be when she grows up. . . being on T.V. or becoming a teacher. Look out world, here comes Precious!

Age: 6
Aidan's condition isn't contagious but his smile certainly is. Aidan was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2006 and he is still being treated at Children's Hospital. His happy outlook and spunky personality have helped him and his family cope with his disease and all that goes with it. Aidan loves to sing along with his favorite band, the Beatles, and his favorite singer, Sting. And when he isn't singing, he's playing Mario Brothers video games, Pokemon, or swimming. Aidan is also the Children's Hospital expert on Disney Pixar films, especially Cars, and he can be spotted racing miniatures down the exam table with his oncologist. Aidan just started kindergarten, and has dreams of becoming a chef one day. (Chocolate chip cookies are his specialty.) Maybe it's the cooking connection that explains why Aidan is such a big ham. Sure to brighten the day of anyone he meets, Aidan is everyone's hero.

Age: 11
Twins Tahji and Shaiann share not only a birthday, but also the ups and downs of living with sickle cell anemia. Both have been receiving care at a Children's Hospital for the past eight years where they have learned to manage their disease. Determined to not let their condition hold them back, Tahji and Shaiann have big dreams. Tahji hopes to one day work in an animation studio, and Shaiann imagines becoming a TV star. Basketball and English are two of Tahji's strong suits, while Shaiann prefers dancing and science. These two siblings share much more than a medical condition. They are bright, engaging children with a delightful sense of humor and beautiful smiles. But Tahji and Shaiann have a serious side, too--school always comes first.

Age: 7
Alex has a ball in his hands from the moment he wakes up to the time he is tucked into bed at night. He lives and breathes baseball. Alex's mom says nothing will hold Alex back from staying active in sports--not even a very serious disease called Evan's Syndrome. Alex has been receiving treatment for this rare autoimmune disorder at Children's Hospital since he was one year old. In August 2006, Alex underwent treatment with a new kind of antibody which amazingly has kept him out of the hospital ever since. This is the longest hospital-free stretch for Alex since he was first diagnosed. He still visits his hematolologist monthly, but this year he hasn't missed a single baseball game, or more than a couple of days of school. Staying healthy has allowed Alex to keep his game face on--both on the baseball field and in the classroom, where he's also scoring at the top of his class.

Age: 6
Ciara, or "CC" as she likes to be called, is a beautiful, bright and energetic little girl who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January of 2005. Today, she is cancer and chemotherapy-free. Ciara's family says, "The doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital made CC's two years of treatment a bearable experience." Because of the great care she received, CC is now back playing soccer, dancing, and excelling in school, where she enjoys reading and writing, and playing with her many friends. CC's family feels blessed to have their little girl healthy again, including her beautiful curly locks that she lost twice while receiving chemotherapy. Spend just five minutes with CC and you'll know why everyone wants to be her friend.

Age: 11
Lizbeth was diagnosed at the age of three with acute lymphocytic leukemia. After three years of specialized care at Children's Hospital, she has been cancer-free for five years and her family is immensely grateful. Lizbeth says that Children's Hospitals are a great place for sick kids to go because everyone at Children's Hospital is so nice and they all know what it's like for kids and their families. Lizbeth is a well-rounded girl who loves basketball, baseball, and swimming and also enjoys dancing and singing. She wants to be a teacher when she grows up so she can help other kids. Lizbeth's dream for the future is a cancer-free world where no child ever gets sick and everyone is happy. Imagine that!

Age: 4
Justin has Type I diabetes which means for the rest of his life, he must regularly test his blood-sugar level, and always monitor what he eats. He has been receiving care at Children's Hospital since he was two years old, and says he feels a whole lot better thanks to his doctors. Justin has a big brother and a cat, and is going to start pre-kindergarten soon. Justin likes to play with his cousins, play Nintendo DS, swim, and he just started playing soccer. His uniform number is 9 and he runs really fast. Like all four year olds, Justin likes to read bedtime stories, but he doesn't much like going to bed. Excited about the future, Justin can't wait until he becomes a big kindergartner.

Age: 12
At a young age, Jose-Ann was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. With hopes of improving her quality of life, she underwent a bone marrow transplant at Children's Hospital. Thanks to the care received from the remarkable surgeons and physicians, she is now able to live a pain-free life. Jose-Ann loves to swim, eat pizza, and her favorite color is purple. Inspired by the first-class treatment she received at Children's Hospital, Jose-Ann wants to be a doctor when she grows up so she can provide the best medical care to sick children. Dedicating herself to helping other kids like her says a lot about Jose-Ann. With a heart of gold, her determination to find a cure for sickle cell anemia is within reach. Imagine that.

Age: 10
For Jamie, doing good deeds comes naturally. She has sold lemonade, collected recyclables, donated her allowance, and asked friends and family for contributions to her Children's Hospital instead of birthday gifts. In the process, she's managed to raise more than $2,000 to fund research at Children's Hospital. Why research? Born with a cleft palate, Jamie was a frequent patient at Children's Hospital. She was only five years old when one of these hospital trips sparked her interest in medical research. Five years later, Jamie imagines herself becoming a chemist and finding cures for AIDS and other life threatening diseases. Always looking for ways to help other people, a lifetime of giving is definitely part of Jamie's bright future.

Age: 15
Emily was first diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia when she was four years old. Despite her successful treatment at Children's Hospital, a relapse brought her back to the hospital when she was seven. At that time, the only treatment option available was an allogenic cord blood stem cell transplantation. The team of oncologists at Children's Hospital performed this highly specialized procedure which gave Emily a new lease on life. Today, Emily is a beautiful, energetic, 15 year old who can't wait to get her driver's license. She loves horses, music, and spending time with her friends and family. Emily has lots of creative energy which she channels into painting and sewing. She imagines becoming a fashion designer when she grows up, she is passionate about saving the environment and she is an active member of the Heal the Bay Club at her high school. Emily's zest for life and bright smile light up every room she enters.

Age: 10
Elisha is a big-hearted guy. Actually it's a heart he received through the extraordinary transplant program at Children's Hospital. Thanks to the treatment he received, Elisha has resumed his favorite activity: Swimming. He spends so much time in the water that his family wonders if he isn't part fish! Elisha loves animals and spends hours studying about them. His very best friend is his new puppy named Bear and his favorite food is pizza. Elisha imagines becoming a veterinarian when he grows up, so he can play with animals all day long and get paid for it. When Elisha isn't playing with Bear or learning about the digestive system of cats, he is begging his family to play board games with him. Elisha's winning smile and positive outlook on life touches everyone he meets.

Age: 9
Jonathan was eager to help with the Children's Hospital Bond campaign because he hopes it will help all of the kids in California to be happy and healthy. Jonathan was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia at nine months when his surgeon at Children's Hospital removed a tumor from his eye. Following his early treatment, he relapsed briefly and then received a bone marrow transplant at the age of three. Now nine years old, Jonathan enjoys swimming, going to the beach, soccer, and basketball. Math is his favorite subject and his dog, Rocky is his best pal. Cancer-free for the past six years, Jonathan can't wait to become an astronaut when he grows up, so he can visit all of the stars and galaxies. Already imagining how to achieve his big dreams for the future, this superstar is well on his way.

Age: 5 1/2
Zoey isn't just five, she's 5 1/2 as she quickly corrects. At 18 months, Zoey was rushed to an emergency room at a local community hospital. When it became clear that it was something serious, she was transferred to a Children's Hospital. Within minutes of arriving at Children's, Zoey's family learned she had an enlarged heart and she was soon diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, a condition that is caused by a virus that attacks the heart. Because of the highly specialized care Zoey received at Children's Hospital, she now plays soccer, swims on a team, and is very excited about kindergarten. Zoey continues to receive regular follow-up care at Children's Hospital and she views the hospital as a warm and safe place to go. Zoey was lucky to have been quickly transferred to a regional Children's Hospital. She beat the odds and is a living miracle. Every day, her family thanks Children's Hospital for improving Zoey's quality of life. Now Zoey can return to just being a kid. Imagine that!

Age: 12
Kathleen was admitted to Children's Hospitals at the age of five for a serious case of rotavirus. Because her immune system was seriously compromised, she was very underweight, and severely dehydrated. Unable to keep fluids down for days, the doctors at Children's Hospital knew immediately what to do to get her rehydrated and feeling better. Kathleen's favorite activities are singing and dancing and, not surprisingly, her favorite class in school is choir. An avid reader, Kathleen can be found reading by flashlight late at night when she is supposed to be sleeping. She particularly likes hanging with friends and family vacations. Kathleen is bright, talented and very funny. If a 12 year old could be a stand-up comic, Kathleen would have a full-time job.

Ages: 11
Twins Tahji and Shaiann share not only a birthday, but also the ups and downs of living with sickle cell anemia. Both have been receiving care at a Children's Hospital for the past eight years where they have learned to manage their disease. Determined to not let their condition hold them back, Tahji and Shaiann have big dreams. Tahji hopes to one day work in an animation studio, and Shaiann imagines becoming a TV star. Basketball and English are two of Tahji's strong suits, while Shaiann prefers dancing and science. These two siblings share much more than a medical condition. They are bright, engaging children with a delightful sense of humor and beautiful smiles. But Tahji and Shaiann have a serious side, too--school always comes first.

Age: 10
Nancy first came to Children's Hospitals when she was just five years old. She was very sick and anemic with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia. Her doctor said she had pre-leukemia. Luckily for Nancy, her brother was a perfect match, and at the age of eight she received a bone marrow transplant. Throughout her treatment, Nancy was more worried about cheering everyone else up in her family than about herself. After several years of excellent treatment by the doctors and staff at Children's Hospital, Nancy now leads a normal, pre-teen life. She likes to sing, dance, and play tag with her friends. When Nancy grows up, she wants to be a singer and television star. Science is her favorite subject in school and pink is her favorite color. Nancy's ability to see the sunnier side of life brings a smile to the face of everyone who knows her.