 (NEWS CENTER) — Jacob Thompson was diagnosed with Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in February 2014 when he was just 5 years old. He read it to us and had a big smile his face and his nose scrunched," Jacob's father, Roger Guay, told CNN in a phone interview. Like any 9-year-old boy, he wants presents and cards from his family and friends. What he really wants and loves is homemade Christmas cards. PHOTOS: Jacob reads cards, opens presents 
 
 ► PHOTOS: Jacob reads cards, opens presents Jacob met members of the University of Maine men's hockey team Thursday night.  Story highlights Jacob Thompson probably has less than a month to live 
 
 He wants people around the world to send him cards for the holiday 
 
 (CNN) Nine-year-old Jacob Thompson is your average kid. Memorials SACO, ME Michelle Thompson Simard 
 
 On October 11, 2017 Jacob was admitted to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for the last time.
– Jacob Thompson is celebrating Christmas early because this year's holiday will likely be his last one. The Maine 9-year-old, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 5, was told in early October the cancer would likely take his life in a month. But his request for his final Christmas is simple: He wants cards. "He got some cards from this Halloween, and he opened up and saw them and it was like getting a gift. He read it to us and had a big smile on his face and his nose scrunched," Jacob's dad tells CNN. "He was excited to see what people had to say and it just brightened his day." Now the family is asking for people everywhere to send their son holiday cards. Jacob's early Christmas celebration will take place this weekend, WCSH reports, and will also include snow, a decorated tree, and a visit from Santa Claus. He's already received thousands of cards, including one from Antarctica—particularly exciting because Jacob loves penguins. For those looking for ideas of what type of card Jacob might like, he also loves Minecraft, Legos, Star Wars, photography, singing, and comedy. Anyone who wants to send more can send iTunes gift cards to help Jacob play SimCity, his dad says. Any toys sent to him will be shared with the other children at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for Jacob's eventual funeral expenses. CNN has the address where cards to Jacob can be mailed.