Ten years ago, Riley Ruppert Richendollar arrived at Dream Day as a child facing a frightening diagnosis. He was just 7 years old when doctors found an inoperable brain tumor deep in his brain. Surgery was too risky, so Riley’s life became filled with chemotherapy, MRIs and constant doctor visits.

A 9-year-old Jacksonville girl is preparing for a weekend her family will never forget. Paisley Speed is one of the children being honored at this year’s Dream Day, an event that celebrates children facing serious medical challenges.