Bradley Lowery ‘super excited’ as he is finally well enough to set off on holiday to make memories with his family
CANCER tot Bradley Lowery beams at the wheel of a motor as his mum says that he’s “super excited” to go on holiday in the final weeks of his life.
The six-year-old Sunderland superfan, whose story of bravery has touched millions, will be well enough to take a trip to Scarborough with his loving family.
Mum Gemma said today: “Well after booking up and having to cancel several holidays the day has come where we are going away to Scarborough for a break.
“Bradley is super excited and is feeling good in himself when he is awake. We not sure if we will get to stop the full week yet but we will just take each day as it comes.”
Last week Bradley enjoyed a trip to a toy shop and a restaurant — welcome moments of happiness as his condition continues to deteriorate.
Gemma told how she was “thankful for days like this” as she shared the picture of him enjoying a brightly-coloured drink.
She wrote on Facebook: “Bradley has felt good today and we managed to get him to the toy shop.
“He had lost of fun choosing lots of toys.
“I’m not sure where he is going to put them.
“Bradley’s next request was a strawberry daiquiri (alcohol free of course) from Frankie and Bennies.
“He has had a lovely day and I’m very thankful for days like this.”
She shared the devastating news next to a picture of the youngster who struck up a friendship with England striker Jermain Defoe.
This month it was revealed six-year-old Bradley, who is battling neuroblastoma, has just weeks to live.
Bradley’s mum wrote: “Bradley has had a lovely weekend at his grandparents caravan.
“He is still sleeping a lot but when he is awake he is his quirky little self.
“We have had our orders and he wants to go swimming so hopefully get to do that in the next few days even if he only gets in for 5 minutes.
“Although he seems to be doing OK on the outside we are finding new lumps and bumps each day so inside is obviously changing fast.
“We taking each day as it comes and treasuring every smile and we still hoping to go away somewhere close to home so we can enjoy some quality family time at end of this week.
Although he seems to be doing OK on the outside we are finding new lumps and bumps each day so inside is obviously changing fast
Gemma Lowery
“Last week when I was told brad had weeks to live I was obviously heart broken and the thought of only having a few weeks was unbearable.
“When I look at him now I can’t believe it’s true it is hard to think he is so poorly, I start to question what I’ve been told.
“I know it is only wishful thinking on my behalf but when he gives me this smile he looks so well.”
Footballer Defoe revealed his pain at finding out best pal Bradley Lowery’s cancer was spreading fast – and he doesn’t have long left to live.
The England striker texts the six-year-old’s mum first thing every morning for updates on the brave Sunderland lad.
He told : “Every day I wake up and text his mum and ask how he’s getting on and she says ‘it’s OK’, but the reality is he’s struggling.
“She put something out on social media saying he’s got a few weeks to live and she messaged me and I didn’t know what to say. It was tough, I can’t put in words how I felt.”
Defoe struck up his friendship with Bradley back in September when the young cancer sufferer led out his beloved Sunderland against Everton at the Stadium of Light.
The Wearside kid, who is fighting neuroblastoma, has joined his hero on several occasions on the pitch, including at Wembley before England’s clash against Lithuania in March.
The heartwarming friendship between Defoe and Bradley has touched the nation.
The ex-Tottenham ace admitted: “For me, Bradley has been the highlight of my season. Away from football, the relationship I’ve managed to have with him and what I’ve brought to his life and what he’s brought to mine, its been really special.
“It’s really sad to see him going through what he’s going through – he’s only six.
“At the same time I still feel blessed I’ve been able to be in his life.
“I’ve got so many great memories and moments that I’ve shared with him that will stay with me for the rest of my life so I’m grateful for that.”
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