When little Joel was just 12 weeks old, a faint, wheezy sound in his tiny chest led to a discovery no parent should ever face — a tumor pressing against his lungs. 💔 Doctors called it neuroblastoma, a rare and often fatal cancer in infants. The diagnosis shattered his parents’ world, turning lullabies into prayers and cradles into hospital beds. 🏥😢

Yet even then, Joel’s spirit burned bright. 💪🔥 With every chemo session, he fought harder — and the impossible began to happen. The tumor shrank, his strength grew, and by his very first birthday, he had triumphed over the disease that tried to steal his future. 🎂🌈

Now, at 15, Joel is unstoppable — tackling the rugby field with courage, learning to sail with freedom in his heart, and laughing louder than fear ever could. 🏉⛵💙 Every scar on his body tells a story of victory, every smile honors the friends who couldn’t stay. 🌟🙏

He’s not just a survivor — he’s a living testament that hope can outshine even the darkest night. 🌠💖