At only eight years old, Noah has spent more time in the hospital than most people do in a lifetime. Born with Cooley’s anemia, a blood disorder that prevents the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells, Noah relies on bi-weekly blood transfusions at Kentucky Children’s Hospital to stay healthy and strong. At every visit, Noah gets an antibody screening to ensure the donor blood is a perfect match and then undergoes the transfusion through a permanent port in his chest. As he receives each transfusion, Noah builds Lego creations, plays games, and visits all his friends in the DanceBlue Clinic—a student-run organization that fundraises for the hospital’s hematology and oncology practice. Through the DanceBlue Clinic, Noah gets to hang out with the student volunteers and has made countless friends, finding a second home at his children’s hospital. Thanks to the compassionate care he receives, Noah is growing healthy and strong! He loves to swim, play with his sisters, and spend hours building his favorite toy, Legos!