“Reason this person is a Gold Ribbon Hero: Emma inspires more people than she could ever imagine, whether that be the way she smiles through the toughest of situations or how her positive light allows her to be consistently compassionate towards everyone around her- especially the other kids at the hospital.   She empowers the people closest to her who see her at her best and her worst and those who do not even know her.  Emma is a fighter and does not let leukemia become a barrier between her and the things she loves such as cheer leading.  No matter how sick she feels, she pushes forward for herself and for those around her.  She is the best sister, friend, daughter, and classmate anyone could imagine.   and she inspires me to push forward in everything that I do.” – Sarah A