Liam was born on Valentine's Day in 2015. When he was only a few days old, he was diagnosed via newborn screening with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. Liam was referred to a clinic at his local hospital, where doctors monitored his condition and built out a treatment plan. Over the years, he had a few health scares that required emergency room visits.

When he was six, Liam was referred to SickKids. Only a few months later, he was hospitalized for two weeks on IV antibiotics after catching a cold. He also lost 25% of his lung function, which led to him being pre-approved for a new medication that not only treats symptoms, but also targets his precise genetic mutation. Liam still needs to undergo tests to confirm his candidacy, but checks in regularly with his SickKids doctors in the meantime.

Liam might be small, but he has a big heart. He loves giving back and has raised thousands of dollars for SickKids through fundraising events. He's even the author of a book called "Liam, Strong as a Tree" that depicts a young boy like himself and his journey with cystic fibrosis.

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