Tom is a sweet and caring boy who loves animals and wants to study Marine Biology one day. He was particularly fond of Winter the Dolphin at the Clearwater Aquarium, and has collected every book on dolphins he could find. Tom takes dance classes and swims. He has struggled in school and had repeated ear surgeries. He will be undergoing treatment for a chest wall deformity soon. Tom worked very hard this year to catch up in school, and will be entering 5th grade with his twin brother. He has participated in speech and occupational therapy, but remains enthusiastic, sweet and optimistic. He’s a child who says “I love you” regularly through the day. He and his brother are being raised by their grandparents.