Henry Coad has undergone surgery, had chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The former Te Puke boy had to go to Starship from his Whakatane home once every three weeks for nine months.
He spent his birthday and last Christmas in hospital.
But nothing can suppress this kid's spirit _ particularly as the Make-A-Wish New Zealand just gave him a new Blokart from Blokart International in Papamoa.
The 15-year-old was the latest recipient of a Make-A-Wish gift yesterday when he was given the Blokart _ and he couldn't wipe the smile off his face.
Racing around the track at Blokart International, he was smiling and laughing like he didn't have a trouble in the world.
"They cut me off!" he yelled to his friend and then erupted into a fit of giggles.
Henry has rhabdomyosarcoma _ a life-threatening type of cancer. He was diagnosed a year ago and has spent countless days in hospital ever since.
His mother, Mary Vosper, said he fully deserved the $4000 gift.
"He never once complained," she said. "I'm chuffed, absolutely chuffed, it was so generous."
Henry grew up in Te Puke, where he spent his primary school years at Fairhaven Primary School.
Unlike most Make-A-Wish recipients, Henry picked an adventurous gift.
Blokart International sales and marketing manager Ash Rawson said he was impressed by Henry's choice.
"What an unusual wish _ it's normally PlayStations and home theatres and room makeovers, because they're generally stuck at home," Mr Rawson said.
But Henry had no doubt about what he wanted _ he had plenty of time to decide.
"I thought about this for 12 months. I thought if you get a wish, just go for gold. My second wish was a 125cc Honda dirt bike," he laughed.
"As long as it goes fast, I'm happy."
Henry planned to use his new Blokart on Ohope Beach near his home and was looking forward to his latest adventure.
Make-A-Wish New Zealand is a charitable trust formed to grant wishes to children between three and 18 who have a life-threatening illness. It is funded by public donations and its major sponsor is Air New Zealand.
Last year they granted 150 wishes to children from around New Zealand.
Perfect Christmas gift for Henry
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