#playfor22

We met Lauren Hill on her 19th birthday shortly after she had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer called DIPG. We followed her quest to play in one college basketball game before she died. That game was televised nationally, and her mission to raise cancer awareness research funding became an international success story. We followed her for the final six months of her life to tell the story she wanted the world to hear.

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  • @susanreilly4409
    @susanreilly44095 жыл бұрын

    53:25 A young woman about to lose her life but still able to smile so sweetly at the nurse. A beautiful, generous soul.

  • @KarLi11

    @KarLi11

    4 жыл бұрын

    Susan Reilly I noticed that, too 💜

  • @AP-eh6gr

    @AP-eh6gr

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know.....that moment moved me

  • @vernesthermallard

    @vernesthermallard

    4 жыл бұрын

    I rewound that one part SEVERAL times. I've seen documentaries about children with this condition but this was especially difficult. She was old enough to KNOW what was happening and made a conscious choice to LIVE. Rest in power. ❤😔

  • @debbiedoestinyliving85

    @debbiedoestinyliving85

    4 жыл бұрын

    I saw that too. Aint that just amazing.. #22

  • @AJay-pj2df

    @AJay-pj2df

    4 жыл бұрын

    It made me cry when I saw that. Seeing her smile at the nurse through all she was going through. So gracious and sweet even at her weakest. ❤

  • @danayager
    @danayager5 жыл бұрын

    My brother also passed away from the same aggressive brain cancer. It changes you in ways you never thought it would. I miss him every day. He was my only sibling.

  • @jeanalzaidi908

    @jeanalzaidi908

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so very sorry for your loss I lost my sister to cancer it wasn't dipg but it was breast cancer she went into remission for 5 years but then it came back and it had spread throughout her body she had three months to live it hit her brain as well she was paralyzed from the neck down the last few months so I know what the pain is God bless you all

  • @101sanford

    @101sanford

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jeanalzaidi908 im not sad

  • @101sanford

    @101sanford

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Melonie Brown im not sad

  • @chancepantswindham7745

    @chancepantswindham7745

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im so sorry. I couldn't imagine losing a sibling.

  • @JessicaJasinski

    @JessicaJasinski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dana, I am very sorry

  • @mandy7059
    @mandy70592 жыл бұрын

    The perseverance this girl had is beyond me. She woke up every day with a mission and a passion and refused to let her illness take over her. She didn't have to. She could've reverted and wallowed yet she didn't. I'm humbled to have come across this video. May your legacy continue forever. Rest In Peace Lauren

  • @nataliemeenakshithegreat7780

    @nataliemeenakshithegreat7780

    2 жыл бұрын

    We'll try avoid to call her that girl show more respect her name is Lauren Lauren not a girl a woman a hero

  • @dalhousiekid

    @dalhousiekid

    7 ай бұрын

    Picky picky…chill.

  • @elainebird58
    @elainebird584 жыл бұрын

    The fact she never gave up, and still played the game, while feeling bad, makes me remember...NEVER GIVE UP

  • @cynthiar7350
    @cynthiar73504 жыл бұрын

    Yet Caitlyn Jenner received thé ESPY instead of this beautiful, brave, unselfish young woman. RIP in peace, you’ve made a real difference in this world sweetheart.

  • @lindseyelizabeth2281

    @lindseyelizabeth2281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Makes me sick

  • @pamela7462

    @pamela7462

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia Agree totally. Shows how ridiculous the award.

  • @shelbywilkerson235

    @shelbywilkerson235

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pretty damn disgusting..this girl fought a horrible battle!

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Clearly she should have won it, no doubt. God bless her

  • @holliboulware6370

    @holliboulware6370

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is completely irrelevant to this video. Choose kindness please. It sounds like you need it.

  • @Naturally3m0
    @Naturally3m05 жыл бұрын

    Do you know what gets me? People with a terminal illness, always seem the happiest. They are always so positive and optimistic about everything. "You got a few months to live", "okay well I'm gonna MAKE SURE I get this and that done before my time is done". They really do see the best in life. Because their mind is so focused on making sure they get to do the one or many things they've always wanted to do before they pass. You strong, amazing, lovely girl ❤ hope you're resting well

  • @monicajean37

    @monicajean37

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just think if the entire world could have their attitudes towards life!💕

  • @Shylade

    @Shylade

    4 жыл бұрын

    My momma was the same. Lived her best life while facing death. Thankfully the years kept passing and lived with ovarian cancer for 13 yrs.

  • @ddivincenzo1194

    @ddivincenzo1194

    4 жыл бұрын

    True, they appreciate the simple things in life. I have never been terminally ill, but I have had my own hardships and I learned that sometimes just going out and feeling the sunlight is a blessing. Money and material things are secondary to experiences and relationships.

  • @spottedhyena816

    @spottedhyena816

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know you share a common sentiment but I just want to throw out my anecdote that that's certainly not "always" the case. (Please know I mean no ill towards you; this is just my own experience.) My mom was a fitness and health "nut" with a family history of long lives, so it was a shock to everyone when she died of lung cancer in her 50s several years ago. She never smoked, but a mutation was what caused it. To the point, she was generally not a happy person during her 1.5 year ordeal. A psychiatrist was helping her cope with depression. She was also dealing with major anxiety, which unfortunately kept her from going on a dream vacation that my brother and I offered to her early on. In fact, to this day I'm unsure of anything she checked off her bucket list during that time. She also made it clear at a couple points that she mentally wasn't in the fight anymore. Of course the mental aspect only goes so far against a physical process anyway. I know she expressed guilt about not being the stereotypical "strong" cancer fighter who never gives up though. And I'll admit that much of this was different than I expected going in, since those stereotypes are so common (especially the "relentless fighter" one). But you know what? She was and still is a superhero to me, because oxymoronically that experience humanized her for me. Sometimes people deal with hurdles in a more ordinary/expected way. It made no difference to me in the end whether she relentlessly fought, whether she "got a lot done", or whether she put on a smile. She wasn't afraid to be who she was. She didn't try to hide her vulnerabilities. Just the sentiment of her family wanting to do all we could for her I think meant more to her than the actual vacation, etc. What she did get done was being so caring and focused on everyone around her in spite of everything. To me this exhibits one of the integral aspects of humanity, namely that we are all so unique in who we are and how we deal with life, and the vast majority of people I've known still embody greatness by "just you being you" as Mr. Rogers would say.

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@spottedhyena816 God bless her soul. Yes, I understand where you’re coming from. Hugs

  • @MsSbuckley
    @MsSbuckley4 жыл бұрын

    I am 65 years old and I can only hope that I can learn the grace, determination and courage that Lauren had. She touched so many lives...I never met her but I feel privileged to know about her. Thanks for making and sharing such a beautiful story about the strength of the human spirit.

  • @cindyperkins5110

    @cindyperkins5110

    3 жыл бұрын

    3

  • @bo6168

    @bo6168

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lauren Hill, courage, strength, determination, thinking of others Wow this is so Powerful.... beautiful young lady R. I. P. Precious

  • @skygazer6898

    @skygazer6898

    3 жыл бұрын

    Susan Buckley Me too! Lauren was an incredible young woman.

  • @Kwantifye
    @Kwantifye6 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful soul she was...and so humble. Her legacy lives on.

  • @khonkhosilelihle7414

    @khonkhosilelihle7414

    2 жыл бұрын

    True.

  • @debchiusa8013
    @debchiusa80134 жыл бұрын

    To Lauren's parents, brother and sister, I'd like to say thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter/sister with us. What an amazing story. I'm sorry you lost such a wonderful person.

  • @rudydoderer3746

    @rudydoderer3746

    2 жыл бұрын

    1p1

  • @pandyz2010
    @pandyz20104 жыл бұрын

    I was puzzled as to why this kept showing up in my recommendations, so I finally surrendered and started watching. By the time I'd finished, I knew exactly why. What a beautifully crafted tribute. You've carried the torch for her after she'd completed her part of her mission. I will be proud to support her scholarship fund and the research she's given so much of herself to. And I thank you for this exquisite artwork. I can't even tell you how deeply this touched me. She's a beautiful subject, and you're an incredible artist. Bless you both; bless her family, friends, and loved ones; bless all who knew and helped her to accomplish her mission and goals; and bless all the children the awareness she brought helped. Bless the doctors and scientists who will find a cure.💜💜💜💜💜

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to give in to the recommendation.

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen. And God bless YOU for such a loving and kind comment. So much bad these days, I live for comments like yours and stories like beautiful young lady Lauren’s. What spirt, heart and soul. Amazing

  • @pandyz2010

    @pandyz2010

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CoExist64 This whole story truly touched me. It's so special when a very personable, caring person touches us in this way. It breaks my heart that she passed; it touches my heart to no end that she and her partner reached out to us even after the main fight. Bless their beautiful hearts. What beautiful souls. 💜

  • @patchouliskunk

    @patchouliskunk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same. Perfectly said.

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to watch and learn about Lauren. Your comments are touching and appreciated. I love you finally surrendered and watched.

  • @lillyrose3545
    @lillyrose35454 жыл бұрын

    You did leave a legacy, Lauren. Still touching hearts and spreading awareness. Gone but not forgotten #22 🙏🏻💕

  • @Jordyn_loveeew
    @Jordyn_loveeew3 жыл бұрын

    I lost my 8 year old son to brain cancer. He would be 14 this year. I watched him whither away slowly.... Cancer took his dignity from him. It stole his hopes and dreams. At 8 years old, you think you will live forever.... the world lost something amazing that day... who knows what he might have been. I miss him so much. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him and wonder what my life would be like if he were still here. He left a baby sister behind, she’s 6 now and even though she don’t remember him at all... she talks about him all the time. A sibling is a special thing... they are your first friend and someone you can always count on... I know she will always wonder what might’ve been. Prayers for Lauren’s sweet family. I know the pain they endure every single day. God bless them. May she rest peacefully.

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry to hear of our loss as well. Thanks for taking the time to watch Lauren's story.

  • @Jesusismysavior2533

    @Jesusismysavior2533

    2 жыл бұрын

    Prayers for you and your family. He will be waiting at the pearly gates for you and your family.

  • @almaconnor9171

    @almaconnor9171

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, Chynna. What can a person say to you? God bless you. I lost a beloved nephew to the evil of addiction. We WILL see them again.

  • @lindapearson9692
    @lindapearson96925 жыл бұрын

    Her coach is something else! So thankful Lauren knew the Lord! She’s a bright star in heaven!

  • @tiffanynicole5920
    @tiffanynicole59204 жыл бұрын

    Also I just wanna say, who could dislike this very inspiring and beautiful video? Lauren did more in her short 19-20 years then most of us will ever do in a lifetime

  • @davidanthony410

    @davidanthony410

    2 жыл бұрын

    STUPID NASTY IGNORANT PEOPLE

  • @antoniajane5442

    @antoniajane5442

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's people 'disliking' Cancer and the fact Lauren died.

  • @byndass5552

    @byndass5552

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jealousy is usually the emotion that makes people do nasty things like thumbs down.

  • @gottogoalltheway

    @gottogoalltheway

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidanthony410 I'm pretty sure the people who dislike this, dislike the cancer and the fact it took her life. Some people don't get why some of these videos are a thumbs down, for some. And are to quick to jump to conclusions! You sound like one of those people. Jumping right up in here with name calling, without even knowing, why. And you as well Tiffany Nicole

  • @fosiyashire9646

    @fosiyashire9646

    2 жыл бұрын

    the people who dislike are heartless

  • @janicethulin2749
    @janicethulin27494 жыл бұрын

    She is still touching lives. This aired 3 years ago and I am crying my eyes out! Thank you for being so strong and being such a beautiful and amazing person!

  • @tiffanynicole5920

    @tiffanynicole5920

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too!! I have cried almost the whole entire time

  • @krissyh.1530

    @krissyh.1530

    3 жыл бұрын

    That makes 2 3 4 5 etc...!! I just will never understand WHY its always those that are the beautiful, giving, inspiring and determined thats took from this 🌎!! (The saying, The good die young! Is ment from ppl like Lauren without a doubt..) My stomach hurts I bawled my eyes outttt! That little bastard as lauren Named it ( Laurens tumor) as she called it.. Really am hoping with the recognition & all the funds, one will find a way to rid ppl of it and not just give hope but a possibility as lauren stated!!! Rip Lauren! Your legacy continues!!

  • @brittany9627

    @brittany9627

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @HWolfe
    @HWolfe6 жыл бұрын

    I cannot stop crying. Anyone wanting to throw a pity party needs to watch this. How to live life precious and treasure every day? Watch this.

  • @sarahlawrence3839

    @sarahlawrence3839

    6 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @shanejett3550

    @shanejett3550

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michael Jordan said whats love? Playing every game as if it's your last. Playing basketball is irrelevant. I don't even like basketball nor am I a fan of MJ BUT his energy to action was profound. It's more than a game. LIVE every day as if it's your last and LOVE much. Nothing's more important than LOVE. Love to all. I'm recently so inspired by similar videos. It blows my mind. I feel the overwhelming love.

  • @thetruthispotenza3602

    @thetruthispotenza3602

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truth. No time for hate no time for resentmen and pride. Be humble. Be thankful be a great moral bound person. Be who you wanna be. This is a sad sad story. I have a 5 year old and a 3 week old. This really puts some perspective on life

  • @renaelovett9559

    @renaelovett9559

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hunter W AMEN!!!!!!

  • @renaelovett9559

    @renaelovett9559

    4 жыл бұрын

    This young lady is got to be one of the bravest and most selfless and mature beyond her years young woman I’ve ever seen!!!! She is a real HERO!!!!

  • @szqsk8
    @szqsk86 жыл бұрын

    Everyone pulling together the way they did from all walks of life is the BEST part of America. 🌹

  • @stevewright4092

    @stevewright4092

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bonnie Holman you are beautiful person bonnie.my God keep you well.

  • @hydie0073

    @hydie0073

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bonnie Holman I wish with all my heart everyone thought like that...❤🙏 I love your comment! Big hugs ❤

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    I live to hear and read comments like yours and yes, they are the best part of America. Prayers for the family and friends, and prayers that our country can mend and come together again. Take care

  • @marciasullivan6451
    @marciasullivan64516 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful angel with wonderful parents

  • @roniwest7867

    @roniwest7867

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @goose7574
    @goose75744 жыл бұрын

    This is what fighting hard looks like! This girl was one truly INCREDIBLE individual! 💖

  • @TheVoxy21
    @TheVoxy216 жыл бұрын

    My heart hurts. I hope she is at peace. God, please mind her family 🎈

  • @allisonmyers7859

    @allisonmyers7859

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen 💛

  • @ConcreteAngelx3
    @ConcreteAngelx36 жыл бұрын

    Wow what an amazing young woman. I knew that DIPG is usually diagnosed in young children and for her to use the fact that she was one of the oldest to be diagnosed to be the voice that the young children couldn't be for themselves is inspiring.

  • @MsT-xm8xz

    @MsT-xm8xz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @katec2922
    @katec29225 жыл бұрын

    Everything about this broke me and put me back together. From the heart brake of her family and the cruelty of this disease to the support of her coach and team (and the team they played that day too). The way everyone came together to create her legacy and make sure it was bigger than she could have ever dreamed. Thank you for being a voice for those young children who can’t get out there and do what you did. What a special person you were.

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    5 жыл бұрын

    You have by far spoken the kindest words about the documentary; thank you for watching and responding.

  • @katec2922

    @katec2922

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eric Gerhardt it was an amazing piece. She deserves to be known. Thanks for putting it out there so people around the world will know who Lauren was.

  • @apark6701

    @apark6701

    3 жыл бұрын

    A true inspiration 👏. A true warrior and not only was she beautiful on the outside, her soul was beautiful. To her mom and dad, my condolences for your lost. Through the whole process you stayed 💪 strong. Your also a inspiration to other parents who have young children with cancer. You both showed courage.

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    7 ай бұрын

    Your comment is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to watch

  • @margsimpson
    @margsimpson6 жыл бұрын

    Lauren Hill an inspiration to the human race. unbelievable brave young woman,

  • @francesegan8344

    @francesegan8344

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Joe Mcmillan xxxx

  • @jenniferwellman5311
    @jenniferwellman53116 жыл бұрын

    Amazing young woman. You cannot help but be touched. What an inspiration.

  • @mrguitar5051
    @mrguitar50513 жыл бұрын

    I hope she is never forgotten, never!

  • @niji-alycepaule9829
    @niji-alycepaule98296 жыл бұрын

    Lauren Hill, Lauren Hill, Lauren Hill. Thank you for giving an example of how ones spirit IS stronger than the body. I know what it feels like subjecting the body to chemo and radiation. And chemo brain ain't no joke and takes years to be free of. I feel pride for you and the members of your family for the love and support. They put you before them (and this action's life's gift to them). In closing, I will blow my bike's whistle and keep it with me as a reminder of you (#22). You are the best coach I have ever had. Beautiful Yellow Rose--No. 22.

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @emilyk6166
    @emilyk61663 жыл бұрын

    So glad that beautiful Lauren’s story is helping educate people of DIPG. It is a pediatric cancer with a 0% survival rate, treatment is basically a few rounds of radiation then palliative/hospice care. Probably the most brutal disease as the body eventually loses all function (personality, memory, ability to walk, eat, smile, breath on own) but the sense of awareness remains intact the whole time. It is terribly underfunded, as most childhood cancers are.

  • @kanndyer
    @kanndyer6 жыл бұрын

    I am speechless at her courage.

  • @twajuana7127
    @twajuana71274 жыл бұрын

    Your story made me ball for hours. I have so many debilitating diseases that, you made me feel like my pain doesn’t matter. I love you and your family like their my own. You are so amazing and beautiful inside and out. Your parents and siblings are amazing too. You’ve touched my heart. Your wings are waiting for you in heaven. I love you my sister in Christ

  • @PJ0127
    @PJ01274 жыл бұрын

    What was 58 minutes took me almost 3 hours to finish i cryed through every second of it. my heart hurts for this family God bless you and im so sorry and thank you Eric Gerhardt for making this so someone like me could experience this beautiful young woman May god bless you all

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Thank you for taking the time to finish her story and your super kinds words. God Bless you as well!

  • @kandiadams474

    @kandiadams474

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ericgerhardt9799 what happened too her

  • @davidm3maniac201

    @davidm3maniac201

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kandiadams474 Brain cancer read the thumbnail at the top it tells you.

  • @kandiadams474

    @kandiadams474

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@davidm3maniac201 thanks I didn't know I have learning disability

  • @nancychuba2823
    @nancychuba28236 жыл бұрын

    I AM SO SORRY FOR your loss she was so brave through it all god bless her RIP Lauren

  • @annsilliman6184

    @annsilliman6184

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace sweetie

  • @jimmyrrt123

    @jimmyrrt123

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fk god hes a piece of shit ALLOWING such diseases!!!!

  • @shanejett3550

    @shanejett3550

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmyrrt123: your entitled to your opinion but why shit all over someone's comment? People too are entitled to their beliefs. Instead of being an A hole why not send a little love? GOD or no GOD your showing the worst side of humanity. Show a little love. Just a little.

  • @joancahill6039

    @joancahill6039

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nancy Chuba totally agree a gorgeous lady a beautiful inspiration; god bless xx

  • @debrahall699

    @debrahall699

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tons of money for erectile dysfunction but nothing for a childhood fatal cancer? Shame onBig Pharma and Corportate America!!!!!

  • @Timbrock1000
    @Timbrock10007 жыл бұрын

    This young woman is far beyond inspirational. She was hopeful, happy, joyful, optimistic, and determined to never give up, no matter what the obstacles, not even in the face of inevitable death. She was a gem with a heart of gold. Selfless and a motivator. Her determination showed as she defied her cancer and the predictions of the doctors who said she wouldn't likely live into December. But she did. she spent a final Christmas with her family (making it all the merrier), she made it through New Year's, through January, into February, she lived to be awarded an honorary Doctorate degree from her college. She lived to see new life emerging as springtime took hold. And she lived until April 10th, 2015. She wanted to play in just one official NCAA game, but she didn't stop there after making it. She played in 3 more. And through the end of her too-short life, she worked to keep raising money for DIPG research.

  • @jasongoodman9289

    @jasongoodman9289

    6 жыл бұрын

    Timbrock1000 amen

  • @geraldkneelandsr.7374

    @geraldkneelandsr.7374

    5 жыл бұрын

    As you said she LIVED! She also OUTLIVED the predicted days of her prognosis. Hallelujah! What an inspiration God has blessed her to be in my life. She lives on through the way she fought with an attitude of others first. Praise God! What an unselfish servant 🙂. Her life is how we should all live. Praying for the Lord to help the Hill family as they go on without her beautiful smile to greet them in the morning and send them off at night 🙂🙂

  • @vkjackson76
    @vkjackson762 жыл бұрын

    My sons was murdered four years ago and I’ve been riddled with grief and selfish and angry thinking I was the only one this precious girls story gives me hope and a purpose to live and find my meaning in life and live and I pray for her parents because they know what it’s like to lose a kid…I’m living now to be more humble and try to make a change and turn my trauma into something good!!! Sending love and light to everyone!! RIH baby girl

  • @juliehodgkinson4264
    @juliehodgkinson42646 жыл бұрын

    RIP beautiful girl with the most beautiful soul ...i cry tears to celebrate your inspirational life xxxx

  • @jagoehring
    @jagoehring6 жыл бұрын

    What a strong and courageous young lady and such a beautiful family. God bless you all for sharing Lauren's story. A truly inspirational piece.

  • @IndigoRoses7
    @IndigoRoses73 жыл бұрын

    The world misses your light Lauren. Such an honor and privilege to hear her story and let it inspire me to push forward in my own life. I appreciate my own life more seeing her push through everything she did, while she was sick. What a soldier she was, I'll never ever forget you Lauren

  • @povertylevelphilanthropy1524
    @povertylevelphilanthropy15244 жыл бұрын

    My goes out to her siblings. Her poor sister, I could see her pain in her eyes. I wish her nothing but the best.

  • @TEM14411
    @TEM144114 жыл бұрын

    I am watching my precious almost 2 year old as I write this. God bless the families with sick children. I cannot imagine. I hope I never know.

  • @DandyBeingTandi
    @DandyBeingTandi6 жыл бұрын

    I cried through the entire game. What a wonderful, amazing person. So inspiring!

  • @mmays7378
    @mmays73786 жыл бұрын

    You made God proud Lauren. RIP ❤️

  • @happilysingle8385

    @happilysingle8385

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @kystars

    @kystars

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@happilysingle8385 yes I agree, Amen

  • @MsT-xm8xz

    @MsT-xm8xz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I agree 💯

  • @starcat873
    @starcat8736 жыл бұрын

    Trying to put my makeup on and keep crying it off, listening to this. What a beautiful girl. Xx and an amazing family and all those supporters (the supporters...the other team...the way they weren’t overly challenging with her in the game...they allowed her space to play...the kindness 😢) xx and that coach...anyone who has the honour of working with him is extremely lucky.

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are the things I long to see, except for her not being with us anymore. The negativity in this world is frightening, and I don’t have the heart to contend with all the hate. Heaven has an angel, and Lauren has many many admirers and friends now. God bless all

  • @suearmstrong9597
    @suearmstrong95974 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful young lady. God called one of his best Soldiers home. ♥️🕊

  • @patriciakelly2714
    @patriciakelly27146 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful young girl. She will always be remembered as beautiful Lauren who worked to make a difference. The courage she had working through unbearable pain and fatigue, she had to be working along side God. What an inspiration to humanity. So glad she made her dreams happen. Wonderful family support even though you could tell how their heart was breaking. X

  • @Meshellyne8
    @Meshellyne85 жыл бұрын

    She was beautiful, she was so special, she touched the world, it was her's till the end of her. Remarkable life! Rest in eternal peace Lauren Hill🙏

  • @bobbygungadin3623
    @bobbygungadin36236 жыл бұрын

    Hatt off to you Lauren Hill, you have a great parents. You are an inspiration to humanity. GOD will send you back again in this world you deserve it, R.I.P LAUREN......GOD BLESS

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    She is in Heaven where she’ll stay…with God. God bless you

  • @SophalChao
    @SophalChao5 жыл бұрын

    Just put this here, Lauren Hill passed away on April 10 2015, and at age 19. RIP hero.

  • @liztrainer895

    @liztrainer895

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sophal Chao She never had a can't do it attitude because of dipg. If she wanted o play a college basketball game, she did it.She was an inspiration to everybody. Rip Lauren. Please find cures for dipg and all cancers. No one deserves to loose there life from this.

  • @greenblood64
    @greenblood644 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful person Lauren was. Such a heartbreaking but inspirational story. God Bless Lauren and her family.

  • @lorenarossi5637
    @lorenarossi56374 жыл бұрын

    To her parents and siblings You were blessed to witness a true saint here on Earth. Thank you for sharing this amazing story of her life.

  • @HarvardChickie
    @HarvardChickie2 жыл бұрын

    Lauren, 3 years later and you’re still changing lives. RIP beautiful and keep flying high

  • @Turkeyinthehay
    @Turkeyinthehay6 жыл бұрын

    Such a lovely young lady, surrounded by a loving community and raised with grace by a loving family. Gone too soon, but a life lived with purpose. Thank you for sharing this amazing story.

  • @hydie0073
    @hydie00735 жыл бұрын

    I have been touched by a lot of people and their courage when they were going through very serious times...There is just something different about this gorgeous young woman and I will never forget her...its nothing to do with how she died...its how she lived her life...she is absolutely amazing! just think if we all lived our lives like she did and how wonderful our lives would be...She taught us and now it's up to us...her message was plain and definitely meaningful..She is the definition of courage, grace and selflessness..She is the BRAVEST YOUNG WOMAN I think I've EVER seen! RIP #22 You are so loved...❤

  • @genamartin229

    @genamartin229

    4 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful the WORLD would be.....😢💞

  • @donnawilliamson6842
    @donnawilliamson68422 жыл бұрын

    This has popped up about 8x now and I always watch end 2 end (*no skipping). I did learn to get tissues b4 it starts. And remember even when I'm poorly & in pain is nothing like Lauren went through and still played basketball. Lauren rest safe knowing your name, story & legacy live on. #Lauren22

  • @sleepygirl96
    @sleepygirl964 жыл бұрын

    Even tho she never wanted the attention and fame, she was a born speaker. She found such beautiful words for everyone and every situation

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    4 жыл бұрын

    She rose to the occasion every time. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

  • @rebekahkissel7629
    @rebekahkissel76295 жыл бұрын

    I guess heaven wanted their angel back

  • @margaretsnowdon2022
    @margaretsnowdon20225 жыл бұрын

    May God keep you safe Lauren you were a beautiful young woman inside and out, so very insparational just amazing courage . Much love and strength to your family

  • @everyoneash
    @everyoneash4 жыл бұрын

    Lauren Hill shows us all how to live. She was amazing and fought the good fight. Thank you Lauren...just thank you for being here for as long as you were.

  • @michaelmaulella4954
    @michaelmaulella49546 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and God bless you Lauren!

  • @jeremyhebert890
    @jeremyhebert8903 жыл бұрын

    Coach to the team: "You have one heck of a teammate right here!" Lauren: "I have one heck of a team!" WOW!!!! Strong statement from such a young and powerful woman! An amazing statement that sent chills through my body!

  • @bellalukas7707
    @bellalukas77076 жыл бұрын

    What a strong wonderful women. Her strength is so inspiring. I hope her family is doing well ❤️

  • @debbiepierce3045
    @debbiepierce30454 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this over a year since Lauren passed, an it touched me to my core, she was such a strong personality, this world has lost a very special woman. Rest in peace Lauren!

  • @ckrause81
    @ckrause815 жыл бұрын

    Heart wrenching to see her little sister talk about what it was like for her to watch her sister go thru this. She didnt smile and looked so broken until right at the end when she talked about what her sisters last words to her were, "youre the most beautiful girl in the whole world ", and how her face just lit up at that memory......that really touched my heart. I was worried thru the video each time she spoke at how much this may have affected her little sister and how heart broken she was, but I believe and hope that she is coping and continues on and pushing thru like her sister. That woman was a legacy and still continues to be. What she left behind is in itself eternal life and happiness. You give it to others and it will continue to give and live on long after you have left this earth.

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to watch and feel what the family was going through. You are the first to mention Erin’s pain and it was so hard to experience. She is a senior now, doing well, and will be playing soccer in college. And she looks beautiful without her braces.

  • @lianerb9027
    @lianerb90275 жыл бұрын

    A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on ❤️

  • @nanadiana6408
    @nanadiana64083 жыл бұрын

    This young woman left a great legacy. I can remember her playing in that last game...it was on tv news, even my husband cried. She was such an inspiration to so many.

  • @stefaniaharizi6648
    @stefaniaharizi66484 жыл бұрын

    I can’t stop crying! I hope to meet her when its my time to leave this earth!

  • @beautifuldiva0208
    @beautifuldiva02086 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry from the moment I first saw it.

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    6 жыл бұрын

    I hope you watched the whole thing. It was our honor to be apart of her life for a moment. It made us cry over and over as we edited, thanks for watching.

  • @joevillareal191
    @joevillareal1916 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P BEAUTIFUL, STRONG, COURAGEOUS, SOUL...

  • @healthyscents
    @healthyscents4 жыл бұрын

    She left an amazing legacy! Thank you sweetheart, rest easy sweet angel.🌹

  • @jyttesrensen7174
    @jyttesrensen71745 жыл бұрын

    What a brave and Loving Girl ❤️❤️

  • @laradesautel9251
    @laradesautel92514 жыл бұрын

    It’s so unfair unfair unfair. She was absolutely beautiful! Her entire family..exactly what you’d want have- and I wish we all had. Just ..wow.

  • @lynnyphillips5227
    @lynnyphillips52276 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring to the point of physical pain . How can we not feel blessed to have shared even one moment in the e pure love that she has forged in those that knew her both in the real world and here. Beautiful angel rest your weary head in heaven 🙏🏻💝

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lynny, thank you for watching. It was a blessing to have been a part of her life.

  • @imeaganmooresepilepsylifem8660
    @imeaganmooresepilepsylifem86605 жыл бұрын

    I love watching these kind of story's cause it helps me through my disabilty I don't have cancer but I a seizure disorder called Epilepsy and a stroke disorder and thyroid condition and blind in one eye so watching these kind of videos helps me try to let my parents let me go to college and helps me through pretending I am playing sports and it makes me feel like I am not the only family member in and out of the hospital all the time

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    5 жыл бұрын

    You live everyday with a warrior spirit! Keep fighting and believing in yourself and greater possibilities. Thanks for watching our documentary!

  • @christellevecchio
    @christellevecchio6 жыл бұрын

    I cryed many times watching this. May god bless this young lady.

  • @cathybarnett8305
    @cathybarnett83055 жыл бұрын

    A true hero, an inspiration & a heart of gold. #Nevergiveup 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @whatthecroc3483
    @whatthecroc34835 жыл бұрын

    Rest In Peace sweet Lauren!! You’re a true Angel!!! Beautiful young lady❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @supkang2322
    @supkang23226 жыл бұрын

    Always remembering #22

  • @ogdocvato
    @ogdocvato4 жыл бұрын

    In the terminal phase of this horrific disease, high-dose dexamethasone is the final treatment to extend life by decreasing the pressure on Lauren's midbrain-pons-medulla. It causes the Cushing's Syndrome appearance. I pray that one day humanity will be able to devote more resources towards curing diseases like these and less money preparing for war. The cure starts now! Pray for peace. Pray for life. Pray for love.

  • @aleisaetheridge8682
    @aleisaetheridge86823 жыл бұрын

    This is so sad and so unfair. I can't imagine how awful it must feel to lose a child. She's such a wonderful Angel just like all children lost when they should still be here. God Bless This family and all other families with sick children.

  • @silvafjessica
    @silvafjessica6 жыл бұрын

    She was so amazing and continuous inspiring everyone 🙏🏽 rip beautiful angel

  • @jeaniecoudriet1887
    @jeaniecoudriet18876 жыл бұрын

    Wow what courage, what heart, and what Grace she had! What love, what care she gave to all she loved! Such a short life but look what she did and look at what she left for everyone! A true unselfish girl who was beautiful not only on the outside but on the inside! No doubt heavens gate opened wide to her with Jesus holding his arms to her to hold her and as she came up he had to of told her "well done"!

  • @CoExist64

    @CoExist64

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen!

  • @zb611
    @zb6115 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful soul, so much love, beauty, and pure humanity. RIP

  • @tinatots4801
    @tinatots48015 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this bitter and sweet story touched my life. God bless you all! Lauren is God's instrument for God's glory. I wrote for All your family. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @eileenortiz-camacho7302
    @eileenortiz-camacho73024 жыл бұрын

    So sorry! This was such a sad story. I hope she’s happy in her after life .

  • @rickthiel4076
    @rickthiel40766 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry for your loss! No parent, family should ever have to bury a child, young adult who had their life ahead of them. God promises to do away with death. Revelations 21:3, 4 was of comfort to me when my dad died. Perhaps it can be to you also. Again, I am so very sorry for your loss!

  • @thepeacechannel7083
    @thepeacechannel70836 жыл бұрын

    Wow. This was an incredible documentary and SO inspiring. Thank you Lauren for your courage and incredible legacy.

  • @michelearvanitakis4357

    @michelearvanitakis4357

    6 жыл бұрын

    ThePeaceChannel zx

  • @reversalqueen9506
    @reversalqueen95065 жыл бұрын

    She really complicated her cycle on Earth her life purpose. It is so crazy how encounterind death can change a life cycle to rise others. Definitely a strong warrior fighter soul. Rest peacefully.

  • @Tara_P_Rose
    @Tara_P_Rose2 жыл бұрын

    She’s an absolute angel…I cried pretty hard & I don’t cry easy, either, but this just touched my heart. Having a little girl myself, I can’t imagine how those parents find the strength to say goodbye to their daughter at such a young age. I couldn’t do it nor even want to think about it, but I know that we should because we all need to learn to appreciate life more, like Lauren did. R.I.P. Lauren 💐 😢 ❤️

  • @ellp152
    @ellp1523 жыл бұрын

    This is proof that people can move mountains! When people care they can do anything!! This story is so touching ❤️ #22 ❤️❤️

  • @marystrenke3050

    @marystrenke3050

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, our faith can move mountain like obstacles 🙏

  • @VegasLady81
    @VegasLady812 жыл бұрын

    She kept her strength up for as long as she could. RIP #22. My mom just lost the battle to cervical cancer on September 23rd, 2021. She only found out about it in April of 2021. She did ONE chemo treatment, and shortly thereafter, she lost all of her hair within days, lost a tremendous amount of weight, and spent the last month of her life trying to keep food down, and she couldn't. She went into hospice on September 22nd, around 11 pm, because she needed hospice care. I woke up on the morning of the 23rd of September around 10:30 a.m. and had 2 voicemails on my phone. One from my uncle David, and one from Sangre de Cristo Hospice Center, here in Pueblo, Colorado. I called the hospice center, and when her caseworker got on the phone, these were his exact words: "First of all, I want to say, we are very sorry for your loss, your mom passed away this morning at 8:00 a.m.", and I felt like my entire world got crushed into oblivion the minute he said that. I asked him to repeat it, just to be sure I heard it right. It didn't become a reality, until I went to the hospice center around 1:45 p.m. that afternoon, would've been there sooner, but couldn't get a ride until then. When I walked into the hospice center, and they got me to her room, I looked at her, and it looked like she was asleep, but I knew better, and that's when the tears began to really fall. Losing my mom to cancer is a complete shit show, excuse my language, and in 2009, I lost my older brother to AIDS on his 33rd birthday. My mom's birthday is in 4 days, on March 9th. She would've been turning 64 this year. I spent my first Thanksgiving and Christmas without my mom in 2021, and I was alone both days. Not one person came by. That was very lonely. I'm still grieving, and people say it gets easier as time goes on, but hell no, it does not. Luckily, my mom chose to donate her body to science, and they cremated her for me for free, so her ashes are on my kitchen table, alongside her photo, her Hot Wheels Chevy Camaro car, a picture of my brother, and his ashes next to his picture, a white candle in front. I never eat there anymore. RIP Lauren. #FuckCancer #PlayFor22

  • @susanwarner8901
    @susanwarner89016 жыл бұрын

    The Master Number 22 symbolizes the principle of precision and balance. When it senses its full capacity as a 'Master Builder', it can achieve what is hardly imaginable. The 22 can turn the most ambitious of dreams into reality and is potentially the most successful of all numbers. Lauren, your vibrations of your life co-operated in accordance with God’s plan He had for you here on on earth. R.I.P beautiful Angel! Xx

  • @jasminekoidhis2893

    @jasminekoidhis2893

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a master number 11 what does that mean?

  • @53840mp
    @53840mp4 жыл бұрын

    May her memory forever be a blessing...

  • @robinbrown7953
    @robinbrown79533 жыл бұрын

    Here in 2021......and your life and spirit is still inspinging.....at a time in my life and in our country's......that we need it so much.....this s what courage and love really is....look at all the love that you brought together.....gives me hope that it's still here and if we really try hard....love and spirit can conquer anything....even the disease of hate and division......thank you Lauren for your light ,love, strength, courage and example....you are still an inspiration to me.....today.....good people are never forgotten

  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer68983 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful little Alaina, I look at her gorgeous little face and my heart aches. As for Lauren, she was and still is an inspiration for others out there.

  • @ioranaaloha4676
    @ioranaaloha46764 жыл бұрын

    I still watch this video and todayDecember 30 2019 Still inspires me!! This family touches me deeply. I lost my oldest from cancer and still hurts but families like The Hills inspires me to be stronger!

  • @ericgerhardt9799

    @ericgerhardt9799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and finding inspiration in some great people. A generous and loving family who allowed us into their lives. Do recall how many times you have watched?

  • @jicolourist
    @jicolourist4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a wonderful tribute to a beautiful soul, RIP. You made a difference 💗

  • @adriennerinehart
    @adriennerinehart3 жыл бұрын

    All of these humans had So much more to offer the world!! I'm in tears. 🙏❤️

  • @davepark1085
    @davepark10853 жыл бұрын

    First I want to thank Lauren for the inspiration. She took the fight to that tumor, it may have won tge battle, Lauren won the fight. To Lauren's family, thank you for sharing her with the world, she did so much. Thank you to Lauren's friends, classmates, teammates, coaches & doctors for making those special days for Lauren. God bless all of you.

  • @scottjones9187
    @scottjones91874 жыл бұрын

    Don't we all wish we had the courage the wheel and the love of God like this young woman Lauryn Hill. God Rest her soul Fly High baby girl you deserve it so. It's 2019 November and I'm crying and wanting the best for everyone like Lauren wanted. I never met this young woman but hopefully one day I will... God bless. Lauryn Hill...🙏

  • @jewlkewl1
    @jewlkewl16 жыл бұрын

    THIS VIDEO KILLED ME OMG.....

  • @rozeneesprey1735
    @rozeneesprey17354 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful girl, a beautiful soul, a beautiful angel.One with a basketball in her hand watching over her loved ones.Such a precious, precious girl.Her family must be so very proud of her and rightfully so. Sending prayers and hugs to her loved ones. Everyone made her feel so very special, I was so happy for that xxx

  • @rangerhawk
    @rangerhawk2 жыл бұрын

    I'm just stunned. Absolutely one of the most inspirational and amazingly beautiful life stories I've ever heard. R.I.P Lauren.