A 10-year-old Jacksonville boy was celebrating Friday after receiving his 100th blood transfusion.

Cai Cammilleri has a very rare blood disorder called beta thalassemia major, which causes a range of symptoms and requires him to get blood transfusions once a month.

Fortunately, his classmates know how to cheer him up. He had a stack of cards to help him get through the day, like this one from a friend: “Happy 100th transfusion. Love Zara.”

“It makes me feel good because my friends in my classes support me,” Cai told News4Jax reporter Zac Lashway.

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