On the Road: One of sports' most bitter rivalries helps boy beat cancer
As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets a seventh-grader named Grant Reed, a die-hard Ohio State fan. When he found out he had cancer, Grant decided to rename the disease Michigan, after his favorite football team's biggest rival.
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Grant had stage 4 Medulloblastoma, an extremely aggressive childhood brain cancer with only about a 60% survival rate, and very high relapse rate. Grant passed away on February 10th, 2019 at the age of 18 after a relapse with the disease. Grant buddy, you are why I do what I do, why I am in the neurosurgery oncology field of medicine, to help kids like you. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you dude, but you will not be forgotten 💞
@monusbrewer4911
2 жыл бұрын
😢 ❤
@TheRescueDogs
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful comment.
@audreymasarik9652
2 жыл бұрын
How do u know like I believe u I’m just wondering how did u find out
@mikewrasman5103
2 жыл бұрын
That really stinks. RIP, Grant. My deepest condolences to Grant's family.
@MOSSFEEN
Жыл бұрын
Ah No Thats so so sad R.I.P.
I'm a Michigan fan, but he can call "C" Michigan all he wants. I'll gladly take that "L"
@hagamapama
5 жыл бұрын
Sadly, Michigan won a few months ago
@timothyhowell7047
5 жыл бұрын
@@hagamapama please tell me you are kidding
@JustMe-gi2kc
4 жыл бұрын
@@timothyhowell7047 yupp unfortunately that's true..
@leap541
3 жыл бұрын
@@hagamapama in football or -
@MM_FarmAndExotics
3 жыл бұрын
@@leap541 he passed away February 2019, Michigan won...
I go to school with him and He is an amazing kid
@corrinaterrysouthwestcta9736
4 жыл бұрын
How is he doing? I'm going to show this clip to my 7th graders in January. It would be cool to give them an update.
@MrEMONEYman123
4 жыл бұрын
Corrina Terry [Knudson MS] he passed away in February of 2019
@jamessears830
4 жыл бұрын
MrEMONEYman123 Thank you for the update absolutely heart breaking man
@wildbill23c
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrEMONEYman123 How sad :(. RIP Grant.
@ourfatherswar3464
3 жыл бұрын
@@corrinaterrysouthwestcta9736 at least he got to live a few more years
I looked this up and the young boy passed away peacefully, what a tragic world.
@jl47983
2 жыл бұрын
peacefully?
@Kevin-fv6pp
Жыл бұрын
@@jl47983 he couldve been in pain and if so they prolly made it less painfull in the end, i'd say dying slowley without pain is peaceful
@jamedlock83
Жыл бұрын
yep he did. . It's so sad
This kid and parents are beyond beautiful. Steve Hartman should be nominated for Sainthood. He brings such light into a tough world!
That is awesome. My sister has "C" and I will have to show her this video. Maybe it will help her fight the battle stronger. Thank you for your part in HOPE.
@jacksonroberts5008
10 жыл бұрын
I hope your sister beats her "Michigan" godspeed
@dreaded_pegasus6578
9 жыл бұрын
Prayers are with you!
@xcfcould
5 жыл бұрын
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@xcfcould
5 жыл бұрын
Cbj
@TheCreativeAutistic37
5 жыл бұрын
how is she now? i have been in remission from blood cancer for 16 years now i found out on my 16th birthday i had this disease but now i am alive and well and thank GOD everyday for blessing me - i still have a hard time when my birthday comes around ( may 20th) but i have to remind myself that i am healthy and alive - as i am a graphic deisgner i make custom coloring book s for children in vanderbilt hospital - i can make you sister one too if she would like one
Grant died 2019 at age 18, Michigan finally won the game. It is 5 AM May 2023, on another continent in another time watching this news of hope and struggle with a bitter end. This little boy and his battle still makes the heart shrink to a stranger, who all he can do is give a comment of appreciation for this boy and his family's fight to defeat such a formidable foe.
R.I.P., Grant. ❤️ I love this series. Very good stories and well-made.
As a Michigan Fan I would proudly wear an Ohio jersey for Grant!!!
My father has Cancer I'm not asking for anything just love I'm trying to do better in my life and I can't focus I have really bad ADHD and I'm all over the place god bless this child god bless all the people
@gabespetit1006
7 жыл бұрын
Batteryboy - I'll keep you and your Dad in my prayers. Don't ever give up - keep fighting! Sincerely, Gabes
@xedn
7 жыл бұрын
Gabes Petit thanks
@james64468
5 жыл бұрын
My Dad has Cancer as well. It been long year. Be strong and love your family.
@MM-wc5xt
5 жыл бұрын
may God heal both of your dads guys
@ChefWife67
4 жыл бұрын
MICHIGAN STINKS!!! Praying for all those afflicted by this horrendous disease BEAT MICHIGAN! 🙏🏻❤️
Grant passed February 10, 2019. RIP
@tompontarolo8898
5 жыл бұрын
Val R 😔
@JustAnotherYoutubChn
4 жыл бұрын
F
@michaelbracken5049
4 жыл бұрын
Omg I’m crying 😢
@aspergersgirl3386
3 жыл бұрын
Really i didn't know
On the Road Steve Hartman God bless you
Seventh grader having to think about death is terrible. When I was in that grade I never thought about death, I can’t imagine how terrible that must’ve felt and scared him.
Im from michigan and when to university of michigan and im glad you named it michigan. If you can beat it...i love it!!! You are a special person who just wants to be like everyone else. For once i can say "im glad you can beat michigan. Beautiful frame of reference
Rest in peace Grant.
God bless his brave soul 😇🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for sharing 😁
I was born and bred, a Wolverine! I have no problem at all, with this young fighter calling his battle Michigan. NEVER GIVE UP THE FIGHT ♥️👍✌️
Now Grant was a fighter, RIP
This kid is a real life superhero!
I feel REEEEEAAAALLY bad for this kid
Hahaha naming the Cancer Michigan. That's cute. Glad he "Beat Michigan"
@chrisa.5866
5 жыл бұрын
George Horna GO BLUE
@steveonrock
5 жыл бұрын
He died, so....
@cringeworthycontent7513
4 жыл бұрын
Happy Dad 😞
RIP young man
Poor baby :(
I watch this and then I read the comments and see that Grant recently died, and I just wonder, WHY? Why are little kids put on this Earth to suffer so? I'm sure he had many 'good' years and times with his family/friends, but I still don't get it. This makes me sad and angry at the same time. Love to Grant's parents and loved ones.
Yes, absolutely substituting a word can make a difference. It was a different situation but I know from personal experience that a word can be very powerful.
God Bless! What a beautiful story.
This is inane my dad worked for OSU and worked at that children’s hospital- growing up in Michigan I felt that rivalry just as well as him haha for Grant and his family O H
Grant had survived two tumors, but in August 2018, the tumors returned. On a Facebook post just prior to his death, his father stated that the tumors were aggressively growing, and that last night instead of pursuing “aggressive interventions,” the family decided to “keep him comfortable.”
@Scotty_Spacemonsterkiller
4 жыл бұрын
so sad
@sandragreen9560
3 жыл бұрын
RIP - so brave and loving. You are totally missed.
Prayers for Grant and his family.
Yea Grant. Ms. Sandria loves you!
Awesome job Grant!!!
may his memory be a blessing..
God bless his heart
"i dont want to die" killed me. 😭
kids got great taste! Bucs fan since 68'. Stay strong
R.i.p Grant. You were the best buckeye there was.
My mother died of cancer in 2013. She was 79. Neither her nor me ever understood/ understands why cancer has to attack young people. May Grant rest in peace
Steve Hartman, my name is Julie Tarr. I just love your stories. The stories you tell are so heartfelt. keep em coming!!!!!
Inspiring ❤️❤️
He passed away today...RIP
@abhabordoloi4812
4 жыл бұрын
RIP
@devinrivers5808
4 жыл бұрын
Oh no😢..are you serious 😢
@naowright9308
4 жыл бұрын
@@devinrivers5808 Yes, sadly, his obituary is on the internet. He was 18.
@aigriffin42604
4 жыл бұрын
Cancer is the ultimate bully!
@feraflauna3238
4 жыл бұрын
@@naowright9308 Think of it this way. It looked to be a pretty severe brain tumor. The surgery was always a risk to remove it to where he may not have ever been able to make it out alive just through the surgery. The cancer was so pervasive, it could've killed him in the first year. And yet, I truly believe because of how much fire he had in his soul and heart, that he beat the odds that he did. He survived surgery, the first year, got through physical therapy to regain his life, and survived for six more years. Even though I wish the story had a far happier ending, that's still pretty damn incredible. He was a beautiful, extraordinary person who just clearly loved life, and wanted to live as long as he could. And he did. So I don't think "Michigan" ever truly beat him. "Michigan" never crushed his spirit or his will to live. "Michigan" was a bully, a coward. "Michigan" tried to score the "easy victories" but Grant never let it. And "Michigan" only "won" due to a "fluke." But it never truly won and don't think it did. Grant is the all time champion and always will be.
Amazing
RIP sweet Grant.
Wow 😢
Who would dislike this video grant and I go to the same school and I have a shirt that says I wear gray for grant
thats actually pretty brilliant
This kid just named his cancer michigan, very wise...
Rest in perfect eternal peace
not what I expected but good for him
RIP Grant
Forever a buckeye! Rip
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️!!!
While at lest he’s better now 😊
Rip Grant
Tears x 2
Some boy in Michigan suffering from Ohio State was not so lucky.
@tylerjerabek5204
4 жыл бұрын
Grant died in 2019
That looks like a amazing kid
RIP
I go to school with his brother rip grant
michian fans be crying rn
@chrisa.5866
5 жыл бұрын
caleb mcnulty yep
we need a update of this kid !
@Scotty_Spacemonsterkiller
4 жыл бұрын
he died a year ago
He died of the cancer in 2019
@mzgemini0006
4 жыл бұрын
😥😥😥 Oh no
@mom1332
4 жыл бұрын
Are you serious
@tylerjerabek5204
4 жыл бұрын
Mom yes he died February 2019
💖💖💖😘
😂😂😂 bro Michigan them dam bums keep fighting bro
Virginia Wilson,I hope this helps
Ohioh should dedicate a season to Grant.
Dear God no. So I have to like an Ohio State family? I mean man, such a kid and family.
More more
Awesome story!!!! Can I get an update????
@denman2991
2 жыл бұрын
unfortuately Grant passed away 2 1/2 years ago
@marygonzales8986
2 жыл бұрын
Whoa...I wasn't prepared for that! I'm so sorry.
@marygonzales8986
2 жыл бұрын
@@denman2991 Thank you for the update. Wasn't prepared for that...I'm so sorry 😞
2:34 the boy in red covers his face.
I lost two cats to cancer in their bellies. I personally gave it the nickname "crab disease" because cancer was named after a crab. I seriously didn't get why cancer was named such.
Oh
I'll cut him some slack concerning Michigan, aftercall, he's still young! :P
Michigan
Did Ohio won?
@trevorsmith2811
7 жыл бұрын
they won
@chrisa.5866
5 жыл бұрын
Ya but Michigan has beat the suckeyes 58 times... the suckeyes beat us 50
3:05 3:06 outro
You shouldn’t love your enemies!🤬
Upvote if you busted out laughing when he said "Mi... chi... gan." LOL
@tylerjerabek5204
4 жыл бұрын
Scott Johnson rude! His voice was a result of the cancer. It came back a 3rd time, he died a month before your comment
hi mate
Unfortunately, this little boy didn’t survive, but he did not “lose the battle.” _People who die from cancer are NOT LOSERS!!_ My family has lost a lot of members to cancer, including my 21 year old brother (inoperable bone cancer) and my oldest sister’s husband (age 30, brain cancer). I learned to _REALLY_ dislike the whole battle-oriented “win-lose” characterization by definition means people who die are automatically _LOSERS,_ no matter how hard they tried to stay alive. Do you honestly think the people who died didn’t give it all they had....do you think they were too weak in their spirit to “win,” or that God wasn’t on their side?!?!? Well, I hate to tell you, but if you classify cancer as a battle with people who win and lose, you are being incredibly cruel without realizing it.
@stephenjackson7797
2 жыл бұрын
And some diseases actually have a better survival rate if you don't "fight it". So if you "give up", your body stops overreacting, and the "correct" immune response for that particular disease for that particular person occurs. It's hard to say exactly which you should "fight" and which require "surrender", but always saying you must fight might actually be detrimental.
Nfl has nothing on college. Especially at the Iowa games.
1:16 did anyone else see dora
That's cute. Ohio state and michigan. BUT HWR BETTER SHUT UP ABOUT MY WOLFERINES!! Just kidding
your remind me of Natalie Portman
man Michigan is going to kick the fuck out of osu lol
@cadenbriner8183
7 жыл бұрын
yeah i don't know kick the duck out of OSU. I'm a big buckeye and it will be really close. trust me
@leahhughes4349
7 жыл бұрын
of course they are osu sucks
@thekillerspade1387
7 жыл бұрын
yeah there terrible, like that time they won the championship against the ducks, fucking horrible team
@BrainznTrainz
7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Barbosa michigan lost😂
U feel bad for him
Hello
@Doc-oc5ut
8 жыл бұрын
Hey
He come at michagin a come on man thats my team michagin not state though michagin state sucks
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Michigan? U name ur cancer MICHIGAN? Hmmmm... wow...
Imagine Michigan wins the game and he drops dead
@stephenjackson7797
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine you learn to be a decent human being.
Heartbreaking to see what he went through and that he passed away at age 18.