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Young Poke Kid Enters Hospice Care
19 Sep
Summary
- 12-year-old Avery, known as Poke Kid, entered hospice care.
- He was diagnosed with rare pancreatic cancer nearly eight years ago.
- Avery amassed over 600,000 followers online.
A 12-year-old social media personality known as Avery the Poke Kid has entered hospice care. His parents announced on September 17 that his stage 4 pancreatic cancer has significantly progressed, with new tumors detected in his lungs, shoulder, and liver.
They are focusing on keeping Avery comfortable, happy, and loved during this time, cherishing every moment as a family. Despite the challenges, they remain hopeful for a miracle while prioritizing their son's well-being.
Avery was first diagnosed with pancreatoblastoma, a rare pancreatic tumor, nearly eight years ago. He has since undergone multiple treatments, including surgeries and radiation, and has entered hospice care on two prior occasions.
Under the moniker 'Avery the Poke Kid,' he gained a substantial following exceeding 600,000 across various platforms by sharing his cancer journey and unboxing Pokémon packs. He recently achieved his goal of surpassing 100,000 YouTube subscribers.
