Meet Nixon
Meet Nixon
This Dream Kid is full of joy - he loves to explore and meet new people!
Pictured: Nixon is normally a super happy and cheerful kid who loves to try new things!
6-year-old Nixon is intelligent, personable, and brave. His parents thought since he was a bit of a late talker he would be a shy kid, but today he's very social and loves to meet new people! Nixon loves to explore, even just going to the store or going on a walk to the park.
When Nixon is scared of something, he puts his fears aside and says "I'm going to give it a try!" whether it's going on a ride, eating something he's not sure he'll like. He's never afraid to try new things.
But a few weeks before he started grade 1, Nixon's energy began to drain. He was constantly tired and lethargic, sleeping an extra 10 to 11 hours. He had very little strength, and he could barely keep his eyes open. At first, doctors thought it was a virus, but after seeing a physiotherapist, a neurologist, and an ophthalmologist, Nixon finally went for an MRI that revealed he had a brain tumour.
After his diagnosis, Nixon was immediately admitted to the hospital, where he was prepped for an emergency surgery. Although the tumour in his brain is benign, it was filled with fluid, so it would have to be drained because of the pressure it was causing.
Pictured: Nixon’s family noticed an immediate difference after he got out of surgery.
The surgery was successful, and the tumour was drained. When Nixon woke up, his family and his doctors could immediately see the difference. His eyes were open, his smile was brighter, and right away he had a lot more strength! After a few days of post surgery tests, Nixon could finally go home.
Nixon's growth is affected because of the location of his tumour. He's small for his age and isn't growing a lot. However, his tumour is benign and he's being closely monitored by doctors to make sure he's okay.
Nixon is very smart - he knows when it's time for his MRI and asks his parents: "Is it my MRI month? Do I have to get a blood test?"
"He's ready to face it," Nixon's mom shared. "He's so strong and resilient. No matter what he has to go through, he says 'I'll do it, I'm going to be strong."
Just knowing that he will receive a dream come true has brought so much joy to Nixon. His dream is to experience the magic of Disney World! He wants to meet Mickey Mouse and make friends with all the Marvel Superheroes. He loves the Minions, so he'll have a blast meeting them as well.
Pictured: Nixon recently went to a Jets meet and greet, where he met his favourite player, Niederreiter!
Nixon loves food - instead of getting excited about toys on TV commercials, he's excited by the food commercials! So one of the things he's most looking forward to on his dream trip is to try all the different foods Disney World has to offer.
Nixon's mom shared that whenever he talks about The Dream Factory or his dream trip, Nixon says "They make my heart happy!"