You’ve likely heard Rachel Platten’s inspiring anthem, “Fight Song,” which has been lighting up the summer with its empowering message. Now, imagine the heartwarming moment when a young cancer patient sings it from his hospital bed alongside the artist herself. Meet 7-year-old Lucas Thompson, who gives this song a whole new level of meaning.
When Platten learned that Lucas was a fan, she made a surprise visit to his room at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Lucas has been using the song as a source of strength during his tough treatment journey. He’s bravely battling stage-four atypical rhabdoid teratoid, a fast-growing and aggressive tumor affecting his brain and spinal cord.
“Lucas absolutely loves ‘Fight Song.’ He memorized the lyrics after just a few listens,” said his dad, Mark Thompson. “He used to sing it when he was feeling really crummy, but now he belts it out in the morning, before bedtime, and even during his shots.” Platten was amazed to see that Lucas knew the entire song! It was truly a touching moment:
This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I’m alright song
My power’s turned on
Starting right now I’ll be strong
I’ll play my fight song
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me.
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the fact that 15,780 children under 21 are diagnosed with cancer each year, with about a quarter of them not surviving. Kids like Lucas are fighting fiercely every day. One YouTube user suggested, “They should record that duet and release it on iTunes, with all proceeds going to cancer research.” Now that’s a brilliant idea!
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So, next time you hear “Fight Song,” remember the incredible stories of kids like Lucas and the battles they face daily. And if you’re looking for more information about pregnancy and home insemination, check out this excellent resource on pregnancy.
In summary, the touching moment between Lucas and Rachel Platten not only showcases the power of music in healing but also underscores the importance of supporting children fighting cancer.