Canadian Corey Groves, a 17-year-old who is battling an aggressive form of cancer, is a lifelong Lakers fan. On Christmas, he fulfilled a dream: getting to meet LeBron James.
On Christmas, he fulfilled a dream -- getting to meet LeBron James."I got my wish," Groves wrote in an Instagram post showing him with James."So thankful to everyone that helped me make this happen." View this post on Instagram Merry Christmas :) I got my wish .so thankful to everyone that helped make this happen :) @kingjames @coreyswish2019 #coreyswish2019 Groves met James at the team's pregame walk-through, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported.
— Dave McMenamin December 25, 2019 According to CNN network partner CTV, Groves, who is from Brampton, Ontario, was diagnosed with stage four sarcoma cancer about six months ago and has gone through 12 rounds of chemotherapy. This type of cancer has a 15% survival rate, and he's been told he has less than a year to live.Read MoreEarlier this year, Groves was granted a wish from the Children's Wish Foundation. His request: Meet LeBron James and shake his hand.
— Trillium Health Partners December 19, 2019 The foundation was able to arrange a trip to Los Angeles for Groves to see the Lakers play the Clippers on Christmas Day -- but couldn't secure a meeting with James.That's when Toronto Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia came in to help. After learning of Groves' wish, Bhatia visited the teen at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario."Let me tell you, you are going to meet him," Bhatia said."I already talked to him.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Teen Dies After Tapeworm Eggs Invade Brain
Baca lebih lajut »
Teen linked to fatal stabbing of Tessa Majors near Columbia University located, police sayNew York City police said Thursday they had located a 14-year-old wanted in connection with the stabbing of Tessa Majors on Dec. 11 one block from Columbia University.
Baca lebih lajut »
Police locate teen suspected of killing of Barnard freshmanA 14-year-old boy suspected of fatally stabbing a Barnard College freshman in a park near the school’s New York City campus has been found following a two-week manhunt, police said Thursday. Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison tweeted that police “have located this individual” but gave no other details
Baca lebih lajut »
Police locate teen suspected of killing of Barnard freshmanNEW YORK (AP) — A 14-year-old boy suspected of fatally stabbing a Barnard College freshman in a park near the school’s New York City campus has been found following a two-week manhunt, police said...
Baca lebih lajut »
Teen wanted in connection with Barnard student Tessa Majors' murder is foundIt was unclear whether the teen was in custody, but another boy has been arrested in the stabbing of the 18-year-old freshman in New York's Morningside Park.
Baca lebih lajut »