This "When I Grow Up" Photo Series Spotlights Kids Battling Serious Illnesses, and It's Empowering

"After struggling to breathe on the basketball court last winter and multiple visits to the pediatrician, Andrew was referred to the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Emergency Department for additional blood work. And just two days before Thanksgiving 2018, they received very difficult news — Andrew was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Andrew was immediately admitted into the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center to begin chemotherapy treatments. Today, Andrew is in the maintenance phase, which will last about two years and includes additional medicine and checkups for monitoring the disease. Andrew is excited to return to playing soccer, a sport he loves because of the nonstop running and scoring goals."