When 5-year-old Noah rang the bell at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital this spring, it marked not just the end of his treatment for leukemia, but the beginning of a new chapter, filled with healing, hope and the promise of childhood reclaimed.

For Noah’s parents, Cayla and Keith, that sound meant everything. It was the moment they had envisioned since his diagnosis: the sound of survival and the echo of countless prayers answered. As Noah proudly rang the bell, Cayla held back tears, filled with gratitude for the doctors, nurses and clinic staff who stood beside their family through every step of treatment.

Today, Noah is thriving in kindergarten. He loves learning new things and growing in his faith through the Good News Club and Awana each week.

And, over the summer, his family grew as he welcomed another little sister. He embraced his new role as big brother with joy and energy abounding.

After years defined by hospital rooms and courage beyond his years, Noah is finally back to doing what kids do best: playing, laughing and soaking up every ounce of joy that life has to offer, one bright, hope-filled day at a time.