How do you tell a child that he has cancer?

Fourth-grader Braedyn Wasko was diagnosed with bone cancer, and his battle led him to lose all of his hair. That’s why when the football team of Carmichaels Area Junior and Senior High School found out about their fan’s battle, they made sure that he got the support that he needs.

Their act of kindness will surely touch your heart.

It was 2016 when Carla Hughes felt upset as her son got hit on his leg, not just once, but twice in two days. Little did she know that this event served as a turning point in her son’s life.

“A lump formed on his leg,” she said in her interview with Observer-Reporter. “We thought it was just swelling from the ball.”

As it turned out, her son’s condition worsened just after a few months. At first, the doctor’s diagnosis was just a simple fracture but after a few months, the small lump got bigger.

Aug. 12, 2016, just three days before Braedyn’s 10th birthday, his parents received devastating news – their son was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma.

This type of bone cancer is rare and is commonly seen in boys.

“It was very difficult,” she continued. “It was harder to tell him and explain to him that he had it, because when kids think cancer, they immediately think death.”

It was a very sad moment for their family. How can you tell your son that he has cancer?

Carla Hughes explained that her son already had cancer, but there were no symptoms for this type. When her son was injured during his game play, that’s when the tumor started growing and that gave way for an early detection.

For cancer, we all know how early detection is important.

“We got lucky that he got hit,” she explained. “We could’ve gone years without knowing because there aren’t really any symptoms.”

In fact, because of the lump, the doctors were able to isolate the cancer saying that it hasn’t spread anywhere else.

With his age, health, and early detection, Braedyn’s doctors felt positive about his recovery.

Like any other children, one of Braedyn’s concerns is about losing his hair.

“He just started losing it about three days ago, and he wanted it to go out in style, so he got his hair cut with a cancer ribbon design and a mohawk,” she said.

Braedyn’s story had reached the Carmichaels Area High School football team, and when they found out how much the kid loved football – they decided to show their support.

Ryan Krull, the Carmichaels football coach heard about the young boy’s story and he was devastated. For him, a kid should be playing and having fun, and not battling cancer.

He then decided to do something for the child and that’s when he decided to organize a fundraising pep rally for him.

It was September 30, 2016; all the members of the high school football team, their coaches, and even some of the teachers were all present for this event.

All of them agreed to have their heads shaved.

“If he’s worried about losing his hair and he looks up to our football players, then maybe that’s something we can do to show solidarity and support and put his mind at ease about losing his hair,” Krull said in his interview.

What a sweet gesture from everyone!

Braedyn’s mom was so grateful and surprised by the sweet acts of kindness from these people. She wasn’t expecting that aside from the event, they also decided to raise some money for the boy’s treatment.

The financial support would be a great help, but what’s more touching is that these people knew how Braedyn felt, and showing him that they are willing to shave their heads for him means so much for this young boy.

“Really? Like they’re gonna do it all for me. Amazing,” Braedyn said smiling.

Braedyn’s battle against cancer is a long and tough road, but with the support and love from his family and friends – this young man will win his battle.

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Source: Little Things, Observer-Reporter, CBS Local – Pittsburgh