Natalie Sorrentino

David David was born with a genetic disorder. He is very small for his age and has only two fingers on his left hand. He is non-verbal and spoon-fed. This doesn’t stop him from being able to impact everyone around him in the most amazing and beautiful ways; with no words. His silence is underscored so profoundly by the love of his family. His mother, Lisa Leonard, is a Shepherd for him and all that is possible inside both of her beautiful boys. David's Symphony By Courtney Ko

"I love my family, because they help me see in the dark”- Will (13 years old) Will is 13. He’s got an amazing sense of humor and thinks about life differently, because he knows he has a limited time to see. He has Bardet-Biedl syndrome which causes retinal degeneration and will eventually render him blind. He’s learning braille and just got a cane to walk with. Like all teenagers; he’s up for any adventure no matter how crazy it sounds. He’s worried about high-school and fi

Kate is 8. She can do a back flip! She is smart. She is a beautiful, coordinated, and talented cheerleader and she can sing like an angel-but something happens when she’s not flipping, singing or cheering- and at times disaster strikes. She’s broken her nose and her foot, gotten two concussions and stitches in her lip. Kate keep on flipping, singing and cheering- just watch out for that wall! CLUMSY KATE By Courtney Kotloski My toe is stubbed. My hair is a mess. I just spille

Bella (Isabella) just turned 12. She loves puns, silliness and that the world exists so she can eat pizza. Bella is super creative and sassy. She loves books and has starred in many plays. Bella was in a car accident that prevented her from going on as lead role of Cinderella in her school play. The play was postponed and in a few weeks when Bella can walk again, the curtain will rise and she’ll take her natural place in the spotlight. Break a leg, Bella- we know you’ll be sm

An Interview with 12 year-old Ken~ Creator of HAPPY ANIMALS CLUB Why did you feel the need to start your organization? Ever since I found out that shelters euthanize the animals that don't get adopted. What do you hope to bring to the world through the Happy Animals Club? I just want to rescue as many animals as I can. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Wolf, because wolves are like dogs but they are independent of humans. If you could send a messag

Malena Malena is 9 years old. She says that without love the world would be colorless. If she could give a gift to anyone in the world, she would send a ray of light to God thanking him for her life and everything in the world. She delights in watching her mother (Gnat) paint. She is a boundless joyful child who is kind and lovely to everything she touches and sees. From Malena with love By Courtney Kotloski I was there the day love went away. I know it might be hard to beli

Maelle Maelle (aka Ellie) is sensitive, caring, and creative. She loves to paint and draw; she has her own space for her supplies. One of her favorite places to be is on the tree swing in her backyard. She loves making castles, playing with chalk, building fairies, and singing all the while… Maelle the Artist By Courtney Kotloski A splash of yellow, a trace of red, a curvy green stem. I paint the imagination inside my head. A burst of blue, an orange sugar castle meltin

Jake "Super" Jake Robert Widman was 4 ½ when he earned his cape. He battled neuroblastoma, a rare and deadly form of pediatric cancer for more than a year. In his short life, Jake taught lasting lessons about bravery, courage, and strength. He loved superheroes, especially Spiderman, so naturally he wore a cape everywhere he went. To honor Jake, and bring strength and hope to other families that are battling neuroblastoma, Jake’s family started The Super Jake Foundation, wh

Zee Facts Adopted from Ethiopia Can hold his breath under water for a very long time Diagnosed with XX (autism) Zelalem “Zee” Ebert is 11. He practices Jediism (and he loves Star Wars). Jedi are mindful of negative emotions which lead to the Dark Side, they are also guardians of peace and justice. Zee has studied many religions and can recite almost any history book. He says his mind works like a recycling bin that can reuse information and retain facts. When he grows up, he

Meet Logan Logan is 8 and he’s been racing BMX bikes for 4 years. He always came close to winning a first place trophy, until the day he found out his great grandmother passed away. He told his grandmother that he was going to win first place and give her the trophy to make her feel better; and that’s exactly what he did. Logan, you are amazing. Logan and the Miracle By Courtney Kotloski The day my great grandmother got sick, I needed a miracle immediately, so I took my bike