An 18 year old boy made a bucket list before succumbing to cancer. He shared his story on TikTok as he traveled to complete his bucket list. Picture via Facebook
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An 18 year old boy made a bucket list before succumbing to cancer. He shared his story on TikTok as he traveled to complete his bucket list.
An 18 year old boy made a bucket list before succumbing to cancer. He shared his story on TikTok as he traveled to complete his bucket list. Picture via Facebook
A Canadian teenager who inspired thousands with his “bucket list” series on TikTok passed away on 30 March at the age of 18 after a battle with cancer.
According to People, Harrison Gilks, from Fredericton shared his story with people around the world as he traveled to complete his bucket list.
Harrison’s brother made the announcement via Harrison’s TikTok account.
“I’m making this video because Harrison sadly passed away a few hours ago. He was not in pain when he passed away and he was with his family. I just wanted to come on here and say thank you to everybody around the world for their support and encouragement. It really did mean a lot to him,” his brother said.
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@harrisongilks1 #fuckcancer ♬ original sound – Harrison
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Harrison was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma — a rare type of cancer that forms in the soft tissue and most commonly affects children.
In February 2022, he was showing signs of remission. But a couple of months later, they found out his cancer had come back and was considered terminal.
This meant that Harrison couldn’t do most of the stuff he loved such as playing sports and as a result, he turned to travelling.
HARRISON MAKES A BUCKET LIST
He made a bucket list of things and places he wanted to travel to for the time he left.
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His adventures included trips to Toronto, Montreal, New York and Tampa.
“This isn’t the normal type of stuff I post, but found out today, or it was kind of confirmed to me, that I have terminal cancer,” he said. “The reason I’m making this and I’m putting it out there is I’d like to make a little series … I’m gonna go out and do a bunch of stuff that I’ve always wanted to do,” said Harrison in one of his TikTok videos.
@harrisongilks1 #fuckcancer ♬ original sound – Harrison
THE FUNERAL WAS HELD ON 6 APRIL
Harrison’s funeral service was held on 6 April 2023.
In his last video, Harrison said that he enjoyed his trip to Mexico though he experienced some complications due to the virus spreading.
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“I don’t know how to say it other than the cancer [has] spread. I’ll be in the hospital for probably the remainder of whatever time I have left, which is obviously very upsetting…. It’s been a great ride with you guys on the bucket list,” said Harrison.
@harrisongilks1 #fuckcancer ♬ original sound – Harrison
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF HARRISON’S BUCKET LIST
@harrisongilks1 Parasailing #mexico ♬ original sound – Harrison
@harrisongilks1 Couple clips from the waterpark
♬ original sound – Harrison
@harrisongilks1 Helicopter Tour of NYC! #bucketlist #nyc #newyork ♬ Empire State of mind transition by Altegomusic – ALTÉGO
