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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 15 children with a spectrum of abilities! His mom Aaron- Noel says: "My hope for Charlie is that he continues showing kindness to all and that others show him the same kindness in return. Charlie has an incredible power with music. He can hear a song once and will be able to identify it later. He loves to play drums and sing with his sister. We are a musical family and jam sessions are a nightly tradition." His mom Julianne says: "Ben is the most amazing kid! He is loving and sweet with a lot of energy, an amazing giggle and a beautiful smile. My hope for Ben is that he can become more comfortable and able to communicate because I think that he has so much to offer the world. I hope that he grows up to have a close friend and I want him to live a happy life." Finalist: Ben, 6 of Poughkeepsie His mom Danielle says: "Vincent is an incredible boy who has taught our family to appreciate each and every moment and milestone. He works hard every day and is an incredible artist and writer. I hope he grows into a man who is independent, happy and surrounded by love. I hope Vincent always knows how much he is loved!" Finalist: Vincent, 9 of Chester Finalist: Charlie, 10 of Poughquag