“My wish for them is to brighten their holidays by remembering their sweet little Willow.”
— Laura Bennet, Nominator

Madison embraces her stepson Finn, who has cerebral palsy, as her own and handles the situation with grace and without complaints.

Cassie and Skyler Kilzer's daughter Ruth was recently diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation which caused an onset of symptoms to family navigated.

Erin Alcorn recently lost the love of her life, husband Ty, in September. Ty was a wonderful dad to their three children and Erin is keeping his memory strong.

Suzy Gordon is a domestic violence survivor who found relief and refuge through Fresh Start in Lincoln.

Dan has been battling colon cancer since 2018 and recently learned he now has cancer in his esophagus.

15 year-old Sophia was diagnosed with ocular rhabdomyosarcoma. This type of cancer is very rare, only about 35 cases are diagnosed per year.

Whitney Wiley was an admired teacher and Pershing Elementary School who recently lost her battle with cervical cancer leaving behind her husband and two kids.