The Mayo Clinic classifies a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) as a condition where a baby's diaphragm fails to close, leaving a hole in the muscle called a hernia. This condition can cause problems throughout development since the abdominal organs can travel through the hernia -- leading to intestinal malrotation and possibly a cut off blood supply. Furthermore, per John Hopkins Medicine, the presence of these organs in the thoracic cavity limits the lungs ability to develop and mature, leading to complications in aspiration after birth. CDH occurs in about 1 in 3000 births. On October 18, 2011, my baby brother Jayce was born with this condition. In his case, his stomach had moved up into his chest through his hernia. He lived for 37 days, unfortunately passing away on November 25, 2011 -- the day after Thanksgiving. I am Nasir Muhammad, and everyday Jayce is my inspiration to make strides in the medical field. Whenever I lack motivation or ambition, Jayce is my inspiration to persevere as I think about the countless lives I could save in the future through networking with a team of doctors to cure conditions. Unfortunately for Jayce, my family, and I, 2011 was a time when many conditions occurred without any foresight and treatment options; however, it is comforting to know that within those 13 years many doctors have put in the work to find treatments for conditions in all fields of medicine, such as the neonatal field. Personally, my passion is in the neurology field. Learning about the mind and human behavior through AP Psychology and the anatomy and physiology of the brain in my Anatomy class captivated me from day one. This passion led me to start a research project in neuroscience in which I am currently investigating the brain's mesolimbic pathway and its relation to addiction. Furthermore, I am in the process of starting a psychology club at my school since I've learned I can create opportunities for my peers and I -- and make an impact in my community -- starting with an engaging club environment. I believe my interest in the medical field is innate. However, seeing my father grieve the life of his third son, Jayce, and reading the story of Norman C. Nelson IV continues my ambition to become a neurosurgeon and save lives. With this in mind, my current plan is to attend Georgia State University and earn my master's degree in neuroscience; furthermore, I will continue on to Emory School of Medicine and earn my doctorate degree. My ultimate goal is to become a neurosurgeon and with hard-work and dedication I know I will accomplish this. However, I know this path is expensive and as a child from a single-parent household this scholarship will help me fund my ambition. Altogether, Jayce and his potential is my greatest inspiration in life.