Panthers' Newton crashes Halloween party for cancer-stricken boy, 10
He didn't wear his cape, but Superman's appearance at an early Halloween party boosted the spirits of a heroic 10-year-old battling a rare form of cancer.
It's Cam Newton guys. He got us an ice-cream truck and brownies. ? pic.twitter.com/6TWFumx8YT
— Hanѕel Wei (@darkmastermindz) September 25, 2015
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton showed up at a neighborhood party in Concord, N.C., to celebrate with Elijah Hughes on Friday night -- and he came bearing gifts for the dozens of children who attended the event.
The fact that Cam Newton came to Elijah's Halloween block party, made him so happy! #prayersforelijah pic.twitter.com/w9NFmTX2ZI
— Kaylee Bravo (@kaayleemarrie) September 26, 2015
Newton brought an ice-cream truck and brownies to the festivities as the community rallied to throw an early Halloween party for Elijah, who was dressed as The Joker for the event.
“As a mom it absolutely melts your heart,” Becky Hughes, Elijah’s mother, told Charlotte station WCNC of Newton's surprise appearance. “It brings tears to my eyes.”
When your teammate crashes the party and your daughter goes ham....#PrayersforElijah pic.twitter.com/RKyCfAmEDC
— Colin Cole (@ColinCole91) September 26, 2015
Elijah's favorite holiday is Halloween, but neighbors and friends came together to celebrate the day in advance because doctors are unsure if he will survive until Oct. 31. Elijah was cheered by his friends as he was wheeled door-to-door to receive his treats.
(h/t WCNC.com)