Riley Hembree walked through the doors at El Patron for his surprise party last Saturday. His family and friends celebrated his 17th birthday and the fulfillment of his Make-A-Wish trip to Hawaii. (Zach Taylor/Staff)
By Zach Taylor
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urviving the leading cause of death by disease in children is a moniker that Riley Hembree can be proud of as his Make-A-Wish dreams come to fruition.