WATCH: 8-Year-Old Pittsfield Boy Takes Steps After Brain Surgery
Given the current state of the world, we're always looking to spread some positive news and for this story, you might want to get your tissues ready.
Justin is an 8-year-old boy from Pittsfield, the daughter of Jessica Sullivan and brother of 11-year-old Braiden. Doctors recently discovered Justin had a tumor covering his cerebellum and into his brain stem and spine. According to a Facebook Fundraiser organized to help the family, Justin was initially complaining of back pain and after the diagnosis underwent emergency surgery and as admitted to Boston Children's Hospital with a long road of recovery ahead of him.
Clearly this little man is a fighter because less than two weeks after his brain surgery Justin took his first steps again! Check out these video's his mom shared.
Justin's mom Jessica is currently out of work to be with him in Boston and Justin's brother Braiden is being cared for by family members. Anyone who would like to help the family with medical expenses and every day bills can donate here.