Boy Beats Leukemia, Meets Hero Engineer at Disney

0:00A young boy named Brendan beat a rare and aggressive form of leukemia after his mom donated bone marrow to save him. Fresh out of 4th grade, he faced fevers and hospital stays, but pulled through thanks to her match and family prayers. Now in remission, his big dream was meeting his YouTube hero, engineer Mark Rober, whose science videos kept him going. His mom reached out to the Make a Wish Foundation and Disney, and they made it happen. Brendan and his family headed to Disneyland, where Mark Rober surprised him in person. Their reveal video left the kids stunned, turning a tough year into pure joy. The family says every day feels like a gift now. Brendan's back to swimming, playing pickleball, gaming, and hanging with friends. He credits his parents' support most, and they're all cherishing life without taking it for granted. Disney teams up with Make a Wish constantly, granting a wish every hour worldwide. For 45 years, they've delivered more than 170,000 life-changing experiences for kids battling

1:00serious illnesses. Stories like Brendan's remind us how a little magic and inspiration can rewrite someone's future, stray from the heart of what really matters. Local news, powered by AI. This is Durham News Today. I'm Corey, with the story.