. >> the cole family's middle family caden who was nine got an earache.is doctor did a blood test. >> he looked at me and said we don't want you to pass go. we've called childrens. >> they drove from where they live in st. mary's county to childrens national medical center in d.c. caden had severe aplastic anemia. >> basically it's when your bone marrow does not produce good blood. >> it means your blood cells couldn't work very good and you need new ones. >> and how did you get new ones? >> my brother. that guy over there. >> that's right caden needed a bone marrow transplant and his brother gary turned out to be a perfect match. >> it was kind of exciting and scary at the same time. >> there was no question. he's my brother of course. >> he agreed immediately. >> it was an obvious soul lose shin. >> the -- obvious solution. >> he saved my life. there's never been a promise. i looked at my husband and said are we going to lose two kids today. >> both buys -- boys made it through and they're back to horsing around. what does caden think about his brother?

. >> where is caden? got you! let's go! tonight one of your nights to work, because i lost track this week? >> yeah, i go in at 4:00. >> you know i can't stand when you do that, right? >> i know you hate the fact that i do details on my days off, but i try to spend, you know, as much time as i can with you and the boys during the week. so it is like when i have a day off i have to do something like overnight. >> yeah, but the boys are growing up so fast, the next thing you know, they're teenagers. and you wake up and you know, you say i worked and worked and missed out on certain things. i know we need money, but they need you more. especially jaren. >> the biggest challenge about being a dad is juggling work, and my two kids, jalen and caden. my son, the oldest, was diagnosed with autism. he is the most loving kid, most caring kid you could ever meet. we take jalen to highly trained therapyists six days a week. >> remember when he used to stare out the window and not say anything at all. and be off in the corner and not pl

caden needed bone marrow transplants right away.d his brother gary turned out to be a perfect match. >> it was kind of exciting and scary at the same time there was never question. he is like that's my brother everybody. he agreed immediately. it was kind of obvious solution. in several february staff at children did the transplants. there never been promise. i just look at my husband and i am like, are we are going to lose two kids today. both boys made it through. >> as you can see they are back horsing around. when does caden think of his brother. he as awesome. how feeling awesome. >> i am so proud. and does he drive you crazy a little bit. yes! now the coals came their children's today to help with the radioathon that raises money for care, and research they says they do would anything to shep this place. you come in as strange guess and it is you know you leave as you feel like family. here caden with nurse cheryl. >> i think it is best hospital in the world. we are so blessed. every day that we have him. we are very much are.

what does caden think of his brother? >> smaw. feeling? he >> awesome. feel proud. >> and does he drive you crazy a little bit? >> yes. >> the family came here to children's today to help with the radio-a-thon that raises money for care and research. they would do anything to help this place. >> you cometo ipn as a stranger, and it's -- you know, you leave as -- you feel like family. f >> here is cade wiathin nursese sheryl. >> i think it's the best hospital in the world. >>spal we're so blessed every dy that we have him. we very much are.. er not out of the woods yet with you -- but every day is a blessing. isn't?e the little ham, he. >> yes, so many stories likes that such a great cause. cau >> glad to have them in the area, too. we still have plenty ahead this morning. weather, trax n traffic and all -- weather begun traffic and all your top stories. >> fox 5 morning news starts now. >> good morning to you. time now is mor 4:30 on this thursday morning september 26 live look outside over washington, d.c. right new as we get things started. well $ fall

i always have to item him, he is at work, caden. i feel like i'm a single parent. >> toast to days?he gun. let's toast to considering. considering days. considering days. >> and helping out. ♪ >> i love you. >> mister! >> sometimes on the night shift, i encounter boys that are probably only nine, ten years older than my boys. it just makes me strive to be that much stronger of a father, because if i have any breath in my body, my boys would never be out on the streets doing what i see every single night. whether it means i need to cut back on overtime and working in order to be that father that i need to be, to be around my boys and raise them to be men, that's what i will do. you can't really put a price tag on your -- on your children's future, especially when you're dealing with young men. because, i mean, let's face it. the world is lacking positive men. >> what up, cuz? >> what's up? >> first day, baby. >> getting up early in the morning? >> no. not a fan of it. >> you didn't bring any coffee? >> why would i do that? >> it's the first day on days. >> okay. and it's your first d

but there's another lifesaver here and his name is gary, and gary happens to be caden's brother, ande was a match for him, so he was the one who was able to give the donation. good morning. >> tell me about going through that with your brother? n it was scary and i felt really excited to help my brother. brot i was the only one that couldt help him in my family. it felt really good. >> and i'm sure that i heard your mom refer to her as her hero. is it hard to understand that your brother is so sick? >> yeah. is.t really >> and you're the only one out o there that actually can keep him around. >> that is kind of relieving for me. >> i can imagine. >> what was it i like here at t hospital for your family. >> it was nerve-racking and scary. >> are you grateful for the e people that are here.. >> yes, i'm very grateful. >> now do you ever get aggravated at your brother anymore. >> yes. >> because that is what brothers do. i have a feeling that you will always have the upper hand. you give him gen gentle reminde from time to time. i think you're allowed to do that. that is one of many sto