LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky man battling cancer has a wish come true thanks to the help of a couple of Louisville organizations.

Five years ago, Shane Long began his battle with Leukemia.

“Basically, I was diagnosed with pre-b cell A.L.L leukemia. Went through in 2016, and then I relapsed in 2017 in my spinal cord,” Long said.

That was at the age of 14. Now, the 19-year-old is celebrating his cancer-free diagnosis with a new ATV.

“It's just been one of those things that I never actually thought I was actually eligible for,” Long said. “And when I was told I was, I applied and they immediately jumped on the opportunity to help me making my experience with leukemia a little lighter."

The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Big O Tires in Louisville helped bring his wish to life.

“Once a year we grant a wish and with Make-A-Wish Foundation,” said Brent Blevins with Big O Tires. “It's a charity that we chose to do this, about three or four years ago, was trying to give back to the community and give back to those that are in need."

Long said the two-year wait to receive his ATV was all worth it.

“We grant wishes for critically ill children. They don't have to be terminal,” said Kim Hales, marketing director with Make-A-Wish Foundation. “And that's one of the big misconceptions so it's one of the things that is wonderful about Make A Wish is that it brings hope and joy into a child's life at the time when they need it the most. Wishes have been proven to have increased treatment compliance and improved outcomes for kids who do receive a wish.”

Long said during his Chemo treatments, he chose to have his hair buzzed off by his dad until he recovered.