Eric "Evan" Carrasco Hernandez
2004 Community Hero
At just a little over one year of age, Eric has already fought a series of daunting infections and endured rounds of chemotherapy as a result of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Yet his smile never fades. Day after day, this brave little boy manages to find joy in the simplest things – like munching on Cheetos or making a mess with his toys. Animals, insects and rhythmic music of any kind delight him. And he’s quick to giggle whenever he hears his voice amplified on his toy microphone.
Eric’s beautiful, joyful spirit is what helps his parents press on. “He teaches us to live with hope, have faith and continue to grow each day. He has undergone and overcome so many difficult challenges and complications with such grace.” Eric continues to show his family how important it is to value life and look at everything with optimism. And he’s proof that the powerful lessons of courage and hope can be taught by even the youngest among us.
