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Terminally Ill Teen's Extra-Life Campaign to be Remembered as an Inspiration to Others - MMORPG.com News

A terminally ill 14-year-old teenager named Maddox Hyde will be participating in his first, and probably last, Extra-Life gaming marathon today in order to raise funds for the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. Maddox's goal is "to be remembered as an inspiration to others, and as a Champion for other kids like [him]". Maddox's #FortheKids campaign will begin today at 8:00 am Pacific / 11:00 am Eastern.

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SBFord

Godspeed, young man. You are already an inspiration to me and to anyone else reading your story.

etlar

Its always so sad when children are going to die, breaks my heart, everyone is destroyed in such scenarios. +1 for mentioning it here.

WBadger

I'm not crying. You're crying! This kid really is a testament to his generation that in fighting a deadly disease for so long and his last major act is raise money for charity.

Wizardry

Yeah very sad how life treats us.I feel bad for him and his family.
This sort of stuff angers me because my first thoughts are the greedy ass Hospitals and doctors who just leech money from the desperate families.
Like what family is not going to care for their children,yeah exactly they ALL will and these sanctums know it and will grind as much money out of them as possible.
So the parents have to suffer the eventual loss and i could only imagine how much money yikes.

I think what also happens from my experiences in the Hospital is when you are THAT sick,they will feed you lots of pills to ease the pain as well to remove the stress,so he is likely not all himself able to actually feel the stress of what he is going through.

CIB3

If this kid read this I want only one thing to say to him:

Don't worry, death is only a transition to a new world, a new universe, with a new and much better form of conscience, with much larger capabilities of spirit. What I say it's not religion, is somewhat a science not discovered/regulated yet by humans, but observed and noted by humans from thousands of years. Like electricity 1000 years ago. You will see, we all will see this, soon or later. Be brave!

kitarad

Wow! Such a great thing he's doing. He is a credit to his family and I hope it raises a lot of money to help others.

Albatroes

Its always sad to see a young person's life in peril but it is also amazing how strong they can be in such times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darkspire

Godspeed lad, The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long

cheyane

''they are heading home with him to keep his pain controlled as he lives his final weeks."

I recently lost a dear friend to cancer and this line breaks my heart as in the end that was what her family did too.

So very brave of him to do this.

Beyorn

Cancer is OP, it needs to be nerfed to the ground ;(.

SBFord

Maddox is streaming Fortnite right now!



They're also accepting Christmas cards on his behalf:

Christmas Cards for Maddox Hyde
333 Ohio St.
 Reynoldsville PA, 15851

cheyane

SBFord said:

Maddox is streaming Fortnite right now!

Thanks tuning in

itchmon

Another name to add to my Sig alongside Ribbitribbitt.

You will not be forgotten, kid. A ton of people could learn an important lesson from you.

lahnmir

They say you never get more then you can handle, if that is true Maddox you are one of the strongest people out there. You might be 14 years old but your actions show a wisdom and compassion far beyond your age. Godspeed little one, to wherever it might take you.

/Cheers,
Lahnmir  

hercules

Reading his journey since the age of 6 .
It is good to know there are good people with a strong heart and soul still on this planet .
You are one of them maddox