J. Carlos was diagnosed on August 27, 2013 stage 4Lymphoma. He had five tumor throughout his body and immediately began chemotherapy. He is a tall and strong boy whose life changed completely. He had intense chemo for the first 10 months , lost his hair and ability to walk or do any activities. J.Carlos was admitted to the hospital about 8 times and stayed about 5 days straight each stay. It was very tough times but he stayed strong! In May of 2014 his scans showed no evidence of active disease! J.Carlos had continued chemo and is scheduled to finish in the fall of 2015.

Photography by Carrie Anne Miranda and Brittany Wilbur