More: Jackson has overcome numerous health challenges in his 12 years. Expected to live only 3 years, Jackson has overcome being born with one diseased kidney, lymphoma, incontinence requiring a urethral cuff (later removed due to massive scar tissue build up that closed off his urethra), numerous UTIs, hypertension (high blood pressure), and low blood pressure. He loves the outdoors, going to the beach, walks in the woods, and playing ball with his little brother (human).