Unfortunately, adults aren't the only ones who go through life-threatening battles with cancer. It's a heartbreaking topic, but kids too, struggle with some of the same, if not worse, diagnoses daily.
The Friends Of Jaclyn Foundation was made in an effort to help those child patients with cancer, overcome their diagnosis, improve their quality of life, and get the support they deserve throughout it all. This nonprofit organization, pairs kids with cancer up with athletic teams in or around their community.
It gives these children an extra sense of belonging, a team of support, and teammates to help get through each day and each fight at the forefront.
For Liam Craane this has become a match made in heaven.
Liam is just 5 years old, and he was suddenly diagnosed with cancer on July 14th. Since then, Friends Of Jaclyn Foundation found him the perfect adoptive home: John Jay High School's field hockey team.
This team of girls, staff, and all of the other school supporters have 'adopted' Liam through this organization. They've made him an honorary teammate, and they have welcomed him with gifts, cake, smiles, and love.
With each interview in this video, you can tell how important this adoption is for everyone involved. Liam got an extra burst of love and support at the exact time that he needed it. Now that he's not in school, he has something to still look forward to, and unite him with the community.
Now that he's not in school, he has something to look forward to and unite him with the community. Liam got an extra burst of love and support at the exact time that he needed it.
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