This is a sad story, but it also has a happy tale, so prepare your tissues as you may need them. Kiya Mclaurin and Tucker Nelson are dating. Tucker was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and was scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor. Before his brain surgery, Kiya and several friends and family members gathered in Tucker’s room to offer comfort.
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The small room was packed with people as Kiya shared the small hospital bed with Tucker. She was fulfilling one of his wishes — to read one of his favorite childhood books before having his brain surgery. The book was The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. It is a story of unconditional love and giving. The other visitors were quiet as Kiya read.
Although most in the room have no blood relation to Tucker, some would argue that they are “family.” The somber group was there to support Tucker and let him (and Kiya) know that he was not alone. The surgery was a success, and Tucker is now home continuing his recovery journey.
At just 22 years old, both Kiya and Tucker have their lives ahead of them. They are awaiting biopsy results from his surgery. He may need additional chemotherapy if they discover it is cancerous. Kiya is operating her business as a wedding planner while finishing her last year in school. Tucker is working on career goals.
To help defray the medical costs, a friend started a GoFundMe for Tucker. You can follow Tucker’s story as he recovers from the brain tumor on Kiya’s TikTok page. Although sad that these young people are dealing with this, we are happy they have each other and a tremendous support group.
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