This August, Woodlands High School Senior, Max (short for Maximilian) Herrera, entered his senior year of high school taking the last strides of the 13+ year marathon toward greater freedoms, adulthood and independence. Uniquely for him, it will be the most challenging and life-changing year, as he will be vigorously battling for his future against the life-threatening brain tumor inhabiting Max as it’s ‘home.’

Before the devastating discovery, 17-year-old Max was happily living life to the fullest, looking forward to applying and attending college as an Interior Designer, which he has poured his passion through classes and organizations in high school. As he prepared to enter his last year of high school, he wasn’t expecting a turn for the worst. click here for complete story