A family of a Central Valley boy fighting for his life is sharing their story in hopes more people will donate blood and platelets.
12-year-old Jaden Wenger has been battling Leukemia at Valley Children’s Hospital for 10 weeks. While he continues to be resilient, he needs help to get vital care.
“He is an absolute inspiration,” said Jaden’s father Jake. “A tough kid, and it makes it easier to go through this when you have a superhero like that you can fight for. It makes it a lot easier when you have a strong kid like that.”
Jaden’s life was forever changed on July 15th while showing pigs at the Stanislaus County Fair. He started to feel sick and went to the emergency room. He was transported to Valley Children’s hospital in Madera and has been undergoing chemotherapy ever since.
“He loves the 49ers,” said his dad. “So, we have been spending Sundays, Jaden and I, get to spend Sundays cheering on the 49ers together.”
Jaden’s parents, who have two other young children, take turns driving from Modesto to be by Jaden’s side. On the wall is a logo they made of Jaden as Captain America with #JadenStrong.
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