Massachusetts boy loses courageous battle with rare brain cancer
A Framingham, Massachusetts boy who took social media by storm with #WhyNotDevin has died after a battle with brain cancer.
Devin Suau, 6, died early Friday morning surrounded by his family, his mother posted on Facebook.
“With a beyond shattered heart and soul, I write this post to tell you that our little super hero lost his very courageous battle early this morning surrounded by Jay and I and the boys,” Christine Suau wrote.
Devin was diagnosed with a very rare type of pediatric brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma in January.
His parents started the #WhyNotDevin hashtag to help raise awareness of DIPG
Earlier this year, the Framingham Police Department swore Devin in as Police Chief of the Day, and 50 postal trucks traveled in a convoy to his home to deliver bags filled with messages of support.
"I know my mom was waiting with the biggest hug along with all those who earned their beautiful wings before us," Christine Suau wrote.
Devin, who is survived by his parents and three older brothers, would have turned 7 on Oct. 27.
Last month, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh declared that Oct. 27 would be Devin Suau Day.