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Sep 26, 2009 6:34 pm US/Central
Boy With Cancer Gets Wild 10th B-Day Party Early
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (WCCO) ―
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Kyle has a type of cancer called neuroblastoma. He wasn't expected to live long enough to turn 6, but here he is at his 10th birthday party, held just a few weeks early.
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"Super Kyle" has neuroblastoma. One of his wishes was to see a WCCO-TV newscast live at the station. Here, he poses with reporter Jason DeRusha on July 15, 2009.
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At Morris Bye Elementary School in Coon Rapids on Saturday there was a birthday party that most kids can only dream of having. Kyle Pierson got to live it.
"He asked me about a week ago, 'Mom, can I move my birthday party up? My birthday is Oct. 18, I want to have my birthday party because I don't know if I'm going to make it to my birthday,'" said Kyle's mom, Teresa.
It was a conversation she never thought she would have with her son. But 4-and-a-half years ago Kyle was diagnosed with a type of cancer called neuroblastoma. Doctors gave him a 30 percent chance to make it to his 6th birthday. Now he is on the verge of turning 10.
Unfortunately, all of Kyle's treatments have failed, so doctors have told his family to make him as comfortable and happy as possible.
"I could sit here and feel really sorry for and sad and remorseful that we're -- he is not going to be around much longer, but the reality is is, the last 4-and-a-half years have been a gift," said his dad, Troy.
Saturday was the ultimate present. The boy known as "Super Kyle" arrived to his party on a fire truck. Inside were his friends, family, and favorite treats.
"It's amazing. I'm surprised that so many people showed up. I'm really surprised," said his sister Kiana.
And at least for one day, Star Wars Rebels and Storm Troopers called a truce so they could celebrate with Kyle. The visitors, dressed in authentic-looking costumes, even made him an 'Honorary Imperial Cadet.'
But the day was also about faith. A priest blessed Kyle and his family and offered hope. At the end of the day it was agreed that this was a super-sized party for a pretty super kid.
"We all started crying because Kyle's probably going to be in a better place up there. Because he doesn't have any more pain and a lot of that stuff," said Kyle's friend, Sydney Kent.
Some of the sports teams around town had a hand in the celebration too. The Minnesota Wild helped cater Kyle's party, and he and his friends and family will be watching their home opener from a suite on Oct. 6.
The Vikings and Timberwolves also made donations to Super Kyle's party.
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