Jordan Pickford surprised his biggest fan Harry Garside after receiving a personal letter from the young Evertonian which shared the story of his recent tough journey.
At the age of five, Harry became critically ill and was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis. Subsequently, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. There, it was discovered that Harry had an eight centimetre long brain tumour.
Harry bravely withstood nine hours of neurosurgery and doctors were able to remove 90 per cent of the tumour. The remaining part was embedded deeply into his central nervous system.
Unfortunately, nine months later that remaining part of the tumour became active again. As a result, Harry had to endure a future 28 days of radiotherapy treatment.
Tragically, as Harry’s treatment was nearing completion, his father passed away unexpectedly. The young Evertonian was forced to put his grief on hold to complete his treatment.
On the back of this difficult period in the eight-year-old’s life, Harry’s mum, Laura, wrote to Pickford to share the story of her son’s remarkable bravery and affection he holds for Everton’s and England’s No.1.
Pickford was inspired by Harry’s bravery and courage, and the young Evertonian was invited down to Finch Farm to meet his hero.
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26 Comments
This had a me, a 20 year old man in tears. What a superbly beautiful moment and so much respect to Everton and Pickford for making it happen.
I literally bawling 😢 I'm feeling super happy at the same time knowing how much of a fighter he is.
Such a sad story. Will be forgiven for his hatred For liverpool. But love this. Must have made his day. Chin up little dude. Good work from the Everton boys. Hats off to you for that. ❤ 👏
4:52 i cant😂😂
As a Liverpool fan, well done Jordon and the Everton team. This is bigger than football. You made a little boy very happy with a little bit of kindness. Respect 👏
40 year fan here. This is beautiful.
This kid is an inspiration
Fuck I just teared up 😭
Too emotional….😢
Much loved for this. From a United fan. Absolute class. Stay strong harry
Awesome
Hopefully he’ll not retire early and see this young man on the pitch
And we complain when have a headache, what this little guy has been through in his short life is unbelievable well done to the players for bringing some happiness to this little fella god bless you son and I wish you all the best 👍
Thank you to Harry's lovely Grandmother for sharing this beautiful moment with me
Well done Harry's mum how amazing is Harry ❤
I had some sympathy for him but when he said he hates Liverpool that was the final straw
te kid was in total shock x
Poor lad❤
Hope the best of harry in the future
We may be bad on the pitch but of the pitch💙💙 and this is why I’ve always been a Everton fan 💙💙
5:12Funniest part but what a brilliant thing to do
That kid is an absolute beast! Really happy he got to see his hero, best wishes kid!
Cried watching this.. well done Everton Players. Specailly Jord💙💙💙💙💙
His genuine" in awe " expression when Jordon first spoke to him & his tears of emotion made me well up too – he's a brave lad & it's great that Everton & JP made it a day he won't forget .
as much as I don't like Everton as a Liverpool supporter I've always been a fan of Pickford and I feel sorry that this kid has had to endure so much pain in his life
When pickford came in i was crying
Football really is the beautiful game❤