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My Make-A-Wish
I wanted to use my wish to understand the process of how telling a story — whether that’s through a movie or a theme park or even a t-shirt or storefront — can evoke so much emotion in an individual. The majority of JZips we’ve received as donations have always been Disney characters.


Being Part of a Team
I started playing lacrosse when I was 12 years old. My brother Aaron had just returned from sleepaway camp with a new found love for


One Song with So Much Meaning
One Song with So Much Meaning My connection to the song “Stand by Me ” started with my older brother Aaron, who introduced the song


Meet Dr. Nicolaides
Dr. Theo Nicolaides is one of my favorite people. From the first time we met till today, Dr. Nicolaides is knowledgeable, kind, unbelievable smart, fun


The Haircut
The last time I sat down in a real barber shop was in November of 2019. My whole family was with me for support as


The Spark
During my long hospital stays, I came to appreciate just how important comfort and normalcy can be in such a nerve-wracking environment. One part of