Heroes unite! Belton ‘superheroes’ fight for 5-year-old battling leukemia
BELTON, Mo. (KCTV) - On Sunday, June 8, Belton filled with superheroes and ers for a young boy battling leukemia.
5-year-old Jason is a huge superhero fan, he especially loves Spider-Man.
The nonprofit, Just-Us League, and the City of Belton helped make this celebration happen.
Jason got the chance to meet Spider-Man and get his very own custom Spider-Man suit.
Superheroes and other community organizations paraded through Belton near City Hall. The Mayor of Belton presented Jason with the key to the city, a special plaque to honor him for his courage and strength, and he declared June 8 as Jason’s Day.
“It is overwhelming, I never would have imagined anything like this,” said Jason’s dad, Jeremy Wayman.
Last May, Jason was diagnosed with leukemia. His parents said they could not have gotten through this last year without the staff at Children’s Mercy, family, friends, and so many others.
They are hoping he has fewer treatments this fall.
“The backpack and all the other chemo treatments have been pretty hard for him,” said Jason’s mom, Jennie Wayman.
Most of the Just-Us League cosplayers met at Planet Comicon. They said throwing celebrations like these makes what they do extra special.
“All of these heroes that people can relate to, those that is the biggest thing that every kid needs, especially when they are battling something as strong as that,” said Just-Us League Marketing Director, David Sullivan.
Recently, Jason’s sister graduated from high school, and she is attending St. Mary’s College to study pediatric nursing. She wanted to pursue this career path because of her little brother.
She was also awarded a $2,000 scholarship by the Just-Us League, a first for the nonprofit.
The family has a long road ahead of them, but they said Jason will beat this.
“Kick leukemia’s butt,” said Jason.
He has about a year and a half of treatment left. You can help the Wayman family here.
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