6 years old Bradley Lowery, Massive Sunderland fan dies from neuroblastoma
Extremely sad news from yesterday that I overlooked in my own distress, young Bradley Lowery lost his fight against cancer. Aged just six years old the young champ fought phenomenally but the neuroblastoma beat him. He had been taken to the nations hearts touching the lives of so many.
He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma - a rare type of cancer - when he was 18 months old. He became a huge Sunderland fan and the club took him to their hearts too, he became the club's mascot and became "best mates" with his hero, striker Jermain Defoe. Jermain Defoe has been a truly amazing friend to him, genuinely cares and genuinely there for him, you could see the love between them. This wee lad, Bradley did amazing things and I'm so glad for the opportunities he was given.
Read more here about tributes and reaction to Bradley's death. Bradley even became known worldwide following an appeal that saw him receive 250,000 Christmas cards from countries as far away as Australia and New Zealand. He was named Child of Courage at the Pride of North East Awards just days before a party was held to celebrate his sixth birthday, which was attended by Defoe and 250 other well-wishers.
Fewer than 100 children in the UK are diagnosed each year with neuroblastoma and most living with the condition are under the age of five.
I think this is the harshest thing here, under 100 children with this diagnosed every year, many others diagnosed with horrific conditions, dying ignored and without their dreams realised watching the amazing opportunities little Bradley was lucky enough to get but wondering perhaps why no one wants to help them. Our world is so sad 😢
Bradley Lowery - RIP little angel 😢
He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma - a rare type of cancer - when he was 18 months old. He became a huge Sunderland fan and the club took him to their hearts too, he became the club's mascot and became "best mates" with his hero, striker Jermain Defoe. Jermain Defoe has been a truly amazing friend to him, genuinely cares and genuinely there for him, you could see the love between them. This wee lad, Bradley did amazing things and I'm so glad for the opportunities he was given.
Read more here about tributes and reaction to Bradley's death. Bradley even became known worldwide following an appeal that saw him receive 250,000 Christmas cards from countries as far away as Australia and New Zealand. He was named Child of Courage at the Pride of North East Awards just days before a party was held to celebrate his sixth birthday, which was attended by Defoe and 250 other well-wishers.
Fewer than 100 children in the UK are diagnosed each year with neuroblastoma and most living with the condition are under the age of five.
I think this is the harshest thing here, under 100 children with this diagnosed every year, many others diagnosed with horrific conditions, dying ignored and without their dreams realised watching the amazing opportunities little Bradley was lucky enough to get but wondering perhaps why no one wants to help them. Our world is so sad 😢
Bradley Lowery - RIP little angel 😢