Reddit Forum Helps Young Terminal Cancer Patient's Book Dream Come True (VIDEO)

In what resembled a crowd-sourced take on the Make-A-Wish foundation, social news site Reddit has helped make the literary hopes of a young, terminally ill patient come true.

User kivakid created a post asking, "My friend has terminal cancer and may die by June. I’m trying to fulfill one of his last wishes. Is there any way to obtain a copy of a book that hasn’t been released yet?"

The book was an installment of "The War That Came Early," a series by Harry Turtledove, set to release in July of this year.

Over 1,000 Redditers responded suggesting that he reach out to the author personally or ask the publisher for an Advance Reading Copy. This encouraged kivakid to write a letter to Turtledove, and contact the book's publishing house, Del Ray Books. Many also mentioned that they were acquainted with the author's daughters, and would be happy to inform them of the favor.

"It was 2 in the morning when I posted it, and at 7 this guy gave me a call and was like, I can send you the book right now," kivakid says in a video of him sharing the gift with his friend. "And it came the next day. The Internet can do everything."

To concerned readers: The young man was so excited to get his gift that he swears repeatedly, but we think the emotion of the moment warrants his reaction.

Comments

[Ayesha Khan]

08:37 AM on 02/26/2012

What a wonderful gesture, he is surely very lucky to have a friend like this, who made his wish come true. There are not much people in this world who value the feelings of others so intensely. I also wish and pray that may God give health to the young man, so that he can write on other issues also, he has a great friend by his side---Friends in Need are Friends Indeed---

[PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS]

08:33 AM on 02/26/2012

Damm, that video had me crying like a freakin' little girl....................................

Unnamed friend, Harry Turtledove, Del Ray Books, and reddit users: You are all absolutly amazing!

[Kelli Laine Lewis]

08:06 AM on 02/26/2012

aww *warm fuzzy*

&& i hope a miracle happens for this young man's health!!

[Paula Goyette Herr]

08:05 AM on 02/26/2012

There are some really awesome people in this world... what a story.

[capabilitybrowne]

08:03 AM on 02/26/2012

what a wonderful friend to have...

[Savannah5]

07:50 AM on 02/26/2012

Also remember that a Wish Come True can help people grant wishes of terminally ill children.
Just before my brother died, my mother took my brother to Disney World. There were no laws mandating access for the handicapped back then. My mother just did it on her own. When my brother passed, it was the only thing that helped her to cope.
So granting these wishes also helps families feel that their loved one had some joy before the end came.

[doubeld]

07:44 AM on 02/26/2012

I am always amazed by these simpel acts of kindness by complete strangers it should give us all hope that humanity is not completly lost !

[Gene Allen]

07:26 AM on 02/26/2012

I'm sorry if I I have become a little cynical in my old age but I hope these two have had their story checked out with the doctors on this. If it is true where can I find a friend like this? Everyone needs someone like this in their lives. Nice to even hear a story like this for a change.

[ppsstjmo]

07:22 AM on 02/26/2012

Beautiful & touching story! Kudos HP for posting this story. May God Bless this dear friend and the people who responded so quickly.

[Gene Allen]

07:21 AM on 02/26/2012

We need a lot more of this type news. In this time of strife and threat of a world war.

[cuttingman]

07:21 AM on 02/26/2012

Great story of a good friend in a tough situation. Also a tip of the hat to the author Harry Turtledove and the book's publishing house, Del Ray Books. A very kind gesture on both their parts.

[Rosie Tactuk- Cioffi]

07:07 AM on 02/26/2012

That is a true friend! Not too many of them around! I could not stop crying. What a wonderful and moving story.

[Glenda Barker]

06:24 AM on 02/26/2012

Every body needs a friend like this. Enjoy Heave..

[mhsden]

06:18 AM on 02/26/2012

Every body needs A friend like that . Awsome story

[amd52]

05:23 AM on 02/26/2012

These two young guys will be togehter no matter what happens, the good will not be forgotten. Beautiful story of 2 friends.