Meet Carter
2026 Scholar
Neuroblastoma Survivor

Thanks to a generous survivorship program grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels, twenty-three survivors were welcomed into the 2026 Children’s Cancer Cause College Scholars Program, representing both organizations’ strong investment in survivors and belief in their bright futures.  

Each of these students receive a financial scholarship to help with academic expenses, and each Scholar commits to undertaking a volunteer project of their choosing related to childhood cancer advocacy.

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Carter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma when he was just six months old. The tumor was in his adrenal gland and had spread throughout his little body.

After 14 rounds of chemotherapy, multiple surgeries, and an infection in his central line, Carter survived.

Carter is planning to study business and political science at University of Mississippi.

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Carter’s Advocacy Project

“My parents are tireless advocates for pediatric research and awareness,” Carter told us. “Seeing this firsthand as a survivor makes me want to help initiate an event on my own.”

During his scholarship year, Carter hopes to hold a childhood cancer fundraising and awareness event in partnership with a campus fraternity.