Kansas family requests early Christmas cards for terminally ill teen

WICHITA, Kan. (WLS) -- A Kansas family is celebrating Christmas early this year.

Their 14-year-old son is battling a terminal illness and may not make it to the holiday.

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AJ Yell's mom says the family's goal is simply to get to Christmas.

They are asking people to help make it special by sending AJ Christmas cards from all 50 states.

Anyone who wants to send a card can address it to 2514 W Sunnybrook St., Wichita, KS 67217.