“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Jackson Miles Patterson was born on December 1, 2013. Life for Jackson and his family made a sudden and unwanted change in November of 2014 when he was diagnosed with a Rhabdoid tumor, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. However, Jackson was a fighter; he fought hard to defy the overwhelming odds against him. He was given chemotherapy to shrink the tumor on his abdomen and it was removed in February of 2015. Jackson displayed great strength during his fight, inspiring all of the members of “Team Jackson” who rallied to his side. He loved popcorn and despicable me. He danced often and loved his two older siblings. At age 1, Jackson passed away July 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is the definition of a hero. He kept his bright personality till the very end!” – Annabel P