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Jason Aldean Fan Suffering From Cancer Receives Special Message

Chris Pizzello, AP

Jason Aldean fulfilled the dream of 7-year-old Tyson Zimmer, who is suffering from brain cancer, by posting a personal video message to his young fan on WhoSay this week. (Watch it below.)

"Hey, Tyson. It's Jason Aldean. I heard your story," the country superstar says in the video. "I heard you're going through a little bit of a rough time ... I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you being a fan of my music. I'm glad you like it. I hope you feel better soon and, hopefully, I'll get a chance to meet you. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you."

"I sing 'Big Green Tractor' because that's my favorite," the brave little boy told KOLN-TV/Lincoln. According to the station, Jason also sent Tyson a package of autographed memorabilia, as well as four tickets and meet-and-greet passes to an Illinois show next month.

Tyson suffers from medulloblastoma, and doctors removed a golf ball-sized tumor from his brain in 2011. Unfortunately, the cancer is back, and according to his mother, Liz Duering, is fatal.

"They all say with this type of relapse, it's incurable. They can give chemo ... but it just gives you a little more time. He won't survive," she explains.

The boy got the attention of the "Fly Over States" singer with the help of the local radio station, KFGE/Lincoln, and countless strangers, who launched a social media campaign to get Jason's attention. The radio station is also selling wristbands that read "Say, Fight, Cure" for five dollars in support of Tyson. Get more information by emailing Tysonsfightagainstcancer@gmail.com.

Watch Jason's Message to Tyson Zimmer


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Princess Sarah

Hearing this type of story it gives me faith that there are still some great stars out there that are not too full of themselves. Going through this with my mother now and my family's emotions are like a roller coaster, I really feel not only for the boy's parents but have to cry for this child. I always wanted to be a nurse in the Pediatric ward but I would get so attached to the children that when something like this would happen and the child would die I really don't know if I could handle it

April 26 2012 at 12:56 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
aleighcat

It's nice to see that some entertainers remain humble after their big success. Jason (among others) seems like a nice man who has his head on straight, and usually people like this go on to become legends. He deserves whatever fame he's blessed with, because he believes in giving back. My thoughts and prayers go out to little Tyson and his family at this very difficult time in their lives. Bless his little heart, I sure hope that a miracle will come about and that he survives this monster they've named cancer. It takes way too many people, I hope that they find a cure for it soon. I also hope that he will be able to attend the concert. I can't even imagine being in Jason's shoes and being able to keep the tears at bay, if he does. Thank you, Jason....for making a sick little boy's day.

April 26 2012 at 12:40 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Shirley

What a nice way to make the head lines ...awwww .healthy fans don't matter ?

April 26 2012 at 10:46 AM Report abuse -4 rate up rate down Reply
2 replies to Shirley's comment
Barbara

Shirley you are one sick puppy. That was a baby he responded to and a very nice thing he did. You should be ashamed of your remark..

April 26 2012 at 10:54 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
aleighcat

Are you serious? That you can be so selfish is mindboggling. Of course, his "healthy" fans matter.............but his young fans with only so many heartbeats left take precedence. I really can't believe that you made such a self-centered, assinine comment. This little boy has only been on this Earth for 7 years and hasn't even had a real chance to experience all of the joys life has to offer, before it will likely end. How many sunsets have you seen? Ever experienced your first love/kiss/date/prom/car/etc.............? Because he hasn't.............Shame on your selfish heart.

April 26 2012 at 12:45 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
Donna

I will be at that concert! When they meet its in Peoria, IL maybe he will bring him on stage durning Big Green Tractor

April 26 2012 at 10:41 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
dhatchone

Janson Aldean is tops and gives back. There are few like Mr. Aldean. Thank you for all you do for others.

April 26 2012 at 10:27 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
pattyringold

who ?

April 26 2012 at 10:16 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
judie

MY heart goes out to the family and Tyson. How nice of Jason to take the time and show this child a bit of kindness that will give him good memories during the time he has left.
A very sweet story. I need to read these stories sometimes just to remind me how very blessed I am and how fragile life is. I can't wait for my son to get home from school to give him a hug.

April 26 2012 at 10:13 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
daffy1030

He is such a great person. I bet this made that little guys day! It is really awsome that these stars can do something like this for a fan. GO JASON!!!!

April 26 2012 at 9:49 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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