Just days after birth, doctors diagnosed John Josiah with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and scoliosis. They told John J.’s parents that he would never be able to walk, talk, or even eat on his own. However, when the family moved to Texas, their luck took a turn. John J. began care at the Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and it gave more hope than they had ever been given. Years and years of treatment, combined with John J.’s incredible determination, led to what doctors said to be impossible. John J. walked, started talking, and he began to live a fuller life. Now, at 18 years old, John J. has reached another momentous milestone: walking the stage at his high school graduation! Through it all, his bright smile has never faded. Thanks to his dedicated care team and John J.’s resilience, he has grown into a strong young man who continues to defy all expectations.