2018 Dream Team
Jake Berglund
Representing: Yulee
Favorite Team: Florida Gators
Why Jake is This Weeks MVP:
- Jake was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemi last month and is now in remission.
- He is the Yulee High School and Middle School Mascot, Buzz the Hornet!
Blake Dunham
Representing: St. Johns County
Favorite Team: Florida State Seminoles
Why Blake is This Weeks MVP:
- Blake was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia 3 years ago after experiencing severe abdominal pain and appendicitis.
- She completed the maintenance phase of her protocol late last year.
Jordyn Harris
Representing: Jacksonville (Ortega)
Favorite Team: Florida A&M Rattlers
Why Jordyn is This Weeks MVP:
- Jordyn was diagnosed with atrioventricular septal defect days before her last birthday and was ordered to stop doing physical activity.
- They have since repaired her heart and she is happily on the mend.
Deon Jordan
Representing: Camden County
Favorite Team: Florida Gators
Why Deon is This Weeks MVP:
- Deon was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma.
- He underwent an extreme amount of proton radiation at UF Health and is the ultimate Gators fan – he knows every statistics for every sport!
Hayes McIntyre
Representing: Yulee
Favorite Team: Ohio State Buckeyes
Why Hayes is This Weeks MVP:
- Hayes was diagnosed with chordoma last year which is a type of cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull and spine.
- After months of traveling the country for treatments, he’s glad to be home!
Camryn Naff
Representing: Intercoastal West
Favorite Team: Georgia Bulldogs
Why Camryn is This Weeks MVP:
- Camryn is battling cystic fibrosis which makes it hard to absorb nutrients and fat while also making it difficult to breathe.
- She takes up to 25 pills a day and completes chest physical therapy daily.
Jacob Sandoval
Representing: Jacksonville (Northside)
Favorite Team: New England Patriots
Why Jacob is This Weeks MVP:
- Jacob was born with a rare genetic disorder known as brittle bone disease & has endured multiple fractures, surgeries, and health obstacles.
- There is no cure, but he gets infusions that help strengthen bones and decrease pain.
Jacob Shedlin
Representing: St. Johns County
Favorite Team: Clemson Tigers
Why Jacob is This Weeks MVP:
- Jacob was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor late last year.
- After brain surgery, proton therapy & months of chemotherapy, he is proud to announce he has no evidence of disease.
Norah Sproles
Representing: Tallahassee
Favorite Team: Florida State Seminoles
Why Norah is This Weeks MVP:
- Norah was born with the most severe form of spine bifida.
- She was able to spend an entire week in Orlando at Give Kids The World last Christmas.
King Tatum
Representing: Jacksonville (Northside)
Favorite Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Why King is This Weeks MVP:
- King was born 1 lb 14 oz at just 26 weeks
- He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and spent 2 months in the hospital before going home.
Payton Titus
Representing: Jacksonville (Arlington)
Favorite Team: Florida Gators
Why Payton is This Weeks MVP:
- Payton was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma earlier this year after thinking she had a sports injury.
- After months of intense chemo, Payton has been deemed cancer free!
Zion Williams
Representing: Jacksonville (Westside)
Favorite Team: Florida State Seminoles
Why Zion is This Weeks MVP:
- Zion was diagnosed with a germ-cell tumor commonly found in the brain called germinoma.
- He finished up an intense proton therapy program at UF last year.