Youssif was set on fire as he played in his Baghdad home in 2007 . As viewers , readers called for the boy to come to the United States for treatment . Youssif is now 18 and in the fifth grade in California . He says he wants to become a doctor to help his family and friends .
Youssif was set on fire as he played in his Baghdad yard in 2007 . CNN viewers , readers paid for the boy to come to the United States for treatment . Youssif is now 10 and in the fifth grade in California . He says he wants to become a doctor to help his family and others .