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Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa

Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa

Summary

A terminally ill 10-year-old boy named Jacob in Merseyside, UK, who has a rare disease, wished to meet Santa. After his mother's social media plea, Santa visited their home, fulfilling his wish. The family wanted to create special memories during Jacob's end-of-life care.

Key Facts

  • Jacob is a 10-year-old boy from Sefton in Merseyside, UK.
  • He has a rare metabolic disorder called non-ketotic hyperglycinemia.
  • Jacob is receiving end-of-life care because his condition has worsened.
  • His family wanted him to meet Santa one last time as part of creating final memories.
  • Jacob's mother used social media to ask for help finding Santa.
  • The community quickly responded, and Santa visited their home.
  • Jacob's family includes his mother Gemma, father Kevin, and two brothers.
  • The family received support from the palliative care team at the hospice.
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