5 year old Greenville cancer patient wanting Christmas cards

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) Christmas greetings have a special way of warming our hearts this time of year, but it's especially true for a young cancer patient in North Carolina.

Hayden Drake has been battling leukemia and the effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments since earlier this year.

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To make his Christmas extra special, he has one simple wish,to get a whole bunch of cards with his name on them.

So far, his wish is being fulfilled as the cards are starting to trickle in.

Hayden's mom says he gets so excited about receiving cards, that he does a happy dance.

Hayden is in remission from his cancer, but he will need treatments for the next three years.

If you would like to send Hayden a Christmas card, you can send it to the address below:

Hayden Drake

1637 Lum Buck Road

Greenville, NC 27858