San Francisco 49ers

In the heart of Kentucky, Levi, 12, proudly wears the red, gold and white of his favorite NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers. After a 2½-year battle with leukemia, he's in remission, and the team rolled out the red carpet to welcome him.

Katie Ledecky

A bone cancer diagnosis sidelined Ohio 10-year-old Laura, who had to relearn how to walk after a mass above her knee required surgery to remove. An avid swimmer, Laura chose to spend time in the pool with 16-time world-record breaker Katie Ledecky.

Duke Blue Devils

For five years, chronic kidney disease impacted all facets of Bradee Vance's life, including playing basketball. After receiving a kidney transplant, the 18-year-old got to root for Duke against rival North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Miami Dolphins

Yisroel, a 15-year-old who lives with metabolic disorder, gives himself growth hormone injections while he waits on a transplant list for a new liver. For his wish, the South Florida native spent time with his favorite NFL team and met quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Freddie Freeman

Even at a young age, Gunnar from South Carolina didn't want his respiratory disorder to define him, so he attacked treatments head-on, just like he does baseball. He recently played catch with his favorite player, first baseman Freddie Freeman, before a game at Dodger Stadium.