Burke was just 3 years old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. He faced it head-on, enduring rounds of chemo, radiation, stem cell transplants, and surgeries—eventually reaching remission. But earlier this year, Burke and his family received devastating news: a new cancer had returned.
Now 13, Burke is in the middle of another tough fight. He’s undergoing more rounds of chemo, plus proton therapy, and is tackling every challenge with the grit and humor that earned him the nickname “Burke the Brave.” He recently rang the bell after completing 20 rounds of proton therapy—wearing his proton mask with ease despite inflammation, mouth sores, and nosebleeds. Even during the toughest days, Burke rarely complains and follows every doctor’s instruction, determined to keep moving forward.
Burke’s sense of humor is as strong as his spirit. On the first day back to school, he laughed after the principal greeted him, saying: “I didn’t know he knew my name… but I guess I am the only bald student at school and the only Burke!”
When he’s not in treatment, Burke loves sports and gaming—so much so that he has his own YouTube channel, TurtlePro Gaming, with over 300,000 subscribers along with his very own merch line! In addition to gaming, he loves spending time cheering on his beloved UGA Bulldogs and Philadelphia Eagles.
His ultimate dream? To attend the College Football Playoff National Championship and create a once-in-a-lifetime experience with those he loves most.
