Just about eight years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Miller Hines through his mother, Miranda, who was working for OICA as the director of our OK Foster Wishes program and who operated our special projects.

Miller was a typical young boy who enjoyed all the activities which boys do. I will never forget the phone call from his mother as we were preparing for a conference that they had to rush Miller to the hospital and found out he had been diagnosed with leukemia.

In the years since, Miller has been a champion through his health battles, ranging from extended periods in the hospital to being able to participate in sports in his school during healthier periods.

I have watched over that time as he has often struggled to live the normal life in which we all hope children will be able to experience. He has even developed a large following of supporters who hoped that #MightyMiller would be able to stay in remission and grow into adulthood.

Miller had to enter the hospital this past week, and the news has not been good.

His 15th birthday will be Saturday, and he wants to not only be able to celebrate this special day, but he also really wants to be able to watch the University of Oklahoma football game on Friday night and for his team to bring home a win.

If you believe in prayer, please reserve one for Miller as he goes through his health battle.