Steve Jamieson

7 years ago, a high school student in Kansas had his cheek swabbed at a bone marrow donor drive after his teacher told the class she had once saved a stranger’s life by donating. He figured they would never call. Months later they did. He was a perfect match for a 10-year-old girl with a disease so rare only 15 other children in the world had it. He went through surgery not knowing her name. Ten months later he found out it was Laila Anderson, the girl who had become famous for inspiring her favourite hockey team during their championship run while fighting for her own life. Before they met, she wrote him a letter and signed it, “Your best friend, whether you like it or not.” When they finally met, he ran across the room and held her. She told him, “I don’t care if we go to dinner or go to Disney World, I just want to spend time with you.”

After 8 months of chemotherapy and a liver transplant, this little guy is leaving the hospital Cancer Free. 💪 x.com/DudespostingWs…

This child was a cancer patient, and his last wish was to fight Triple H.🥺

That singer has forever earned my respect ❤️

After hearing from the doctor that her son Léo’s cancer could no longer be treated, that no therapy was working anymore & the only goal was “to keep him comfortable until the end”… Claire went to his room. Léo was sitting on his bed, watching videos on his tablet. She sat beside him, rested her head against his & they had this heartbreaking conversation: Me: Breathing hurts, doesn’t it? Léo: Uh… yeah. Me: Does it hurt all the time? Léo: (looking down) Yes… Me: This cancer is awful… You know, you don’t have to fight anymore. Léo: I don’t have to? (with a small smile) But I’ll keep fighting for you, Mom! Me: No, sweetheart… You’re doing it for me? Léo: Well… yes. Me: And what’s a mom’s job? Léo: To protect you! (with his big smile) Me: My love… I can’t protect you here anymore. The only way to do it now is from the sky. (My heart shattered.) Léo: Then I’ll go to the sky and play while I wait for you! You’ll come, right? Me: Of course I’ll come! You know you can’t get rid of Mom that easily! Léo: Thanks, Mom! I’ll play while I wait for you! That was their last real conversation. In the hours that followed, Claire never left his side. They played, laughed, watched videos. & fought the “bad guys” with their toy guns. They made the most of every moment. An hour before he left, he snuggled into her arms again & told her how he wanted to be remembered: “As a policeman.” A little later, Claire went to the bathroom. When she came back, Léo was sleeping deeply. His little body had given up. But in one final breath, he opened his eyes, smiled & whispered: “I love you, Mom.” Then he closed his eyes as Claire softly sang into his ear… Léo passed away at just 4 years old, in his mother’s arms, after a brave fight against cancer. The photo shared isn’t just one picture, it’s two. In the first, you see Léo lying on the bathroom rug, waiting for his mom to finish her shower. In the second… the same rug. Empty. Just a silent rug, where a perfect little boy once waited for his mom. If tonight your child is near you, put your phone down, forget what you’re doing, & give them the longest, warmest hug. 💛

Father and daughter embrace for the first time in 22 days. She is undergoing cancer treatments and was finally able to hug her daddy.

2-yr-old Ava fought a long battle with stage four cancer.. The day before Ava passed, she couldn't walk, sit up and could barely talk.. But then she sang her favorite song to her mom..😭💔

A CHAMPION: Lucas Lacina, a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy, pinned his opponent for the win. ❤️ That kid in the blue has got some good parents and already “gets it”. MAD RESPECT 🫡

The therapist can’t hold back tears after seeing the patient’s first steps. It’s the pride and joy of truly touching a life ❤️

We are seeing a child just 36 hours after receiving a heart transplant… science giving him a second chance at life ❤️

This teen was so overcome with emotion as she rang the survival bell at the hospital. 😭😭 She was finally cancer free 💪❤️

Sister hugs her little brother every night as he battles cancer.. How can’t you love these two

How can you not love this 5-year-old warrior… He lives with progressive cerebellar atrophy and a physical disability. And he finally took his first independent steps. Bravo, strong little man. 💪❤️

This little princess is CANCER FREE! 🎉 After 2 long years of battling, she finally rang that victory bell... It doesn’t get any better than this. 💖

University of Nebraska invites Jack Hoffman (age 7, with brain cancer) to play on the field where a crowd of 60,000+ were chearing for him. It’s bigger than sports

5 years fighting brain cancer & he's finally walking! 💪

A child who has just overcome cancer is welcomed with applause by his entire school on his first day back

After 8 months of chemotherapy and a liver transplant, this little guy is leaving the hospital Cancer Free. 💪

After 8 months of chemotherapy and a liver transplant, this little guy is leaving the hospital Cancer Free. 💪