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Eleven year old Brenden Foster did something in his life that only a few people can claim: He left the world better than he found it. In his eleven years, Brenden started an amazing charitable movement. After being diagnosed with terminal leukemia, he made one final wish: to help the homeless. People in Seattle, Los Angeles, Pensacola and Ohio answered Brenden's call and helped the homeless in his honor.

This video about Brenden from CNN is extremely touching - Brenden speaks wise words, and says of his life, "I've had a great time."

"He's left a legacy, and he's 11," Brenden's mom says in the video. "He's done more than most people ever even dream of doing, just by making a wish."


We should all live by Brenden's example. There is so much all of us can do to help those in need. Share what you have with others this holiday season, and send warm thoughts to Brenden and his family.

Today we declare Brenden a permanent, honorary member of our SocialVibe community.

You can help save the lives of patients like Brenden who are diagnosed with leukemia by choosing the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as your Cause on SocialVibe.


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goliathsleeps

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

He's an inspiration to everyone.

megannXtwloha

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that was so sad i feel so bad
but the good thing aboutit was he left the world a changed place =)
good job brendan
rip lost but never forgotten

allypreppink

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that is one of the most amazing thing i have EVER seen!

Austin

Austin says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that inspired me

LeeLee

LeeLee says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Wow, what an amazing spirit he has..very touching!* :)

lolzpatricia

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

rip<3

NancyDoll

NancyDoll says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

awww i love this story

faniee

faniee says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

wow that kid was truly an inspiration

he gave me chills
its crazy that such a young boy
can have such a big heart.

d.sykes

d.sykes says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i wish more people, and myself could be like him

def. now one of my inspirations
<3
amazing

lovesickmelody

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Wow.. that kid is amazing. (: Too bad he had to go.. :(

dogg_chick878

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

That's such a touching story.

J o y y ;D

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

aww :)

FallenAngel

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Truly touching story...

:)

Sarah

Sarah says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

:D

none

none says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that's one of the best videos ever.

allysonpickles

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

awh, this is so sad. this boy is amazing.

whalesnpenguins

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

what an amazing kid... i'll remember him tomorrow for thanksgiving.

Jess

Jess says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

omg he's so cute!!!

taby baby

taby baby says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

it is so sad to know that has passsed now and he was a very sweet boy. i had the privalge to meet him a week before he died and he just brang tears to my eyes

Adams_Mommy07

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

The good ones leave us early. He did such a great thing in his short life. He is a true inspiration to everyone. I couldn't help but cry.

TDS42

TDS42 says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

The world would be a better place if there were more "Brenden's" out there for sure. RIP

shytown60622

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

its sad but very inspiring!!

gardenstate

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that is heartwarming.
and heartbreaking.
and i am inspired.

may he rest in paradise <3

hayley ;]

hayley ;] says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

aww...
you are in our prayers, brendan :)

jannette

jannette says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

):

he had such a big heart .

CorkyCourtney

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

What an amazing little kid.

Caroline

Caroline says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that's amazing how an eleven year old can do that. really makes you want to do something good, too.
<3

Van Bavel ? ®

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

I cried when I watched it, then cried again watching it later. The most selfless action I have seen in a long time from a child who probably didn't even know what being selfless meant. That little guy moved many and left his mark. I hope he left feeling nothing but peace.

darkfaerie001

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

It's amazing so many trailers have been filled with food because of him.

He was an amazing person

Cassie

Cassie says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Hey! I remember seeing this dude on TV.
It is so sad.
I agree we should follow up on his wish.

jeanie63

jeanie63 says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Just by reading this and listening to the video I have been touched like I never been touched before.We all could learn from this child of god. Thank you Brenden for your work and touching so many hearts.

jaredhimself

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

I love seeing things like this :)

jayy

jayy says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

This iss so amazing
this boy was truely something <3

lunchbox1310

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

I'm speechless. After all he's been through he still manage to give something. Amazing. Simply amazing.

ALEX

ALEX says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that was really sad and touching. i hope that people remember what he did in the future so that we can use it as an inspiration to help other people and animals.

Casey

Casey says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

thats touching

Kat B

Kat B says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i saw a video of him a few weeks ago and bawled my eyes out!

Deli

Deli says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

That just made me cry. But in a good way; I good, inspiring, I should do more kind of way.

nadineexD

nadineexD says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Awwh
Thats touching&&sad:[

amanda [ r o c k e r ]

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

thank you brendan.

you have changed the world, giving other soo much inspiration.

what you have done will neer be forgotten.

love.

PoeticSoul

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Don't think I'm a punk, but that's got me really choked up. What a special soul. Truly a gift from the skies.

Cinday

Cinday says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

My goodness, what an amazing kid.
This is inspiring, sad too. :(

toadkid

toadkid says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

and i thought i was cool. fuck.

xdanielledisaster

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Aw.
That's so kind.

Lady of Shalott

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

This got me a little choked up.

09elizabethmallon

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

That was so sad.
If I was in his situation and had been asked what makes you sad, I would have said "Knowing that I'm going to die." But he said "When people give up." That's such an inspiration.

Stacia.

Stacia. says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

wow

Sayra

Sayra says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

accomplished more for others than most adults will in a life time.

Rest in Peace w/ Angels Brenden.

CaliforniaLuv84

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

This is beyond words. What an amazing human being <3

Gideon X

Gideon X says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

This is a young man I have total respect for.

heartpumpsair

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

what an amazing soul.

Apple Boss(:

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

I saw this yesterday! (:
What a precious little boii, he inspired me to do something generous like him (:
God bless his soul && family! <33

jobrojive:)

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

RIP Brenden Foster
A legacy and a true inspiration.
He will never be forgotton.
Love from everyone here in SocialVibe!

katie

katie says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i heard about this. i actually saw it on the news and my mom told me more. i think it's amazing. he's such an inspiration. go brenden!!! <3

Rachel.EXE

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

He's an inpiration. He's left a wonderful legacy, and surely will not be forgotten by anyone.

brookieboomboom

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i saw this on AOL yesterday and it touched my heart. i started crying because he was such a sweet caring little boy. RIP. <3

Ashley4HOPE

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

I herd about this before and I cried my eyes out what a sweet little boy, his mom should be proud she raised an amazing boy so sad he had to leave the world so soon!

Alisha

Alisha says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

do be dying at such a young age so strong and knowing so much. thats the best gift ever. even if his time is up, he accomplished something that will never be fogetten. brenden and his family and friends are in my prayers! =]

Jenn

Jenn says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

go Brenden! (:
this is an amazing story!

PoliticGirl!

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Way to go Brenden :]
You left a mark on thisworld [:

M$. CA$H

M$. CA$H says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i JUST CRiED. i THiNK MORE YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO BE LiKE HiM & NOT BE SO SLEFiSH AND TAKE SO MUCH FOR GRANTED.
HE'S SUCH AN iNSPiRATiON.

LonelySolitude1215

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

It's truly amazing that he made such a difference in the world!
He was obviously a small kid with a big heart.
R.I.P. Brenden! We won't forget about you. [:

Rehman

Rehman says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

wow
how inspirational

Kelsie

Kelsie says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

God bless him. He is an angel. Throughout this world we must do as he has done and help others instead of being selfish people. People are out there like this young boy. We can be like like him. Rest in peace Brenden! No one will ever forget you! <3

Lilee

Lilee says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

If I had a glass
if everyone did on socialvibe right now
I think now wold be the time to raise it, in honor of Brenden.
<3

Trang_wreck

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

What a special little boy who had a big heart.........an inspiration to all of us to be more thankful in our lives!!! May you RIP, Brenden!!

jordan

jordan says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i watched it like 15 times and cried everytime......Brenden you are my hero!

sunny =)

sunny =) says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

wow this kid is so inspiring!! how old is he??? 11??? oh my god!!!

RachelCouture ™

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

he has a beautiful soul
i wish more people did
:( hes is missed

MeL

MeL says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

omg i cried so bad:(...

I wish we could all think like him, and appreciate life.

Cindyy.

Cindyy. says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

For a kid like that who has a heart, but not just a heart, a big heart I'm truely amazed. He's an inspiration, so sad to see him go.

R.I.P Brendan

xxLainey

xxLainey says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

He is truly amazing!
aw, the vid makes me cry every time i see it
:( rip Brendan Foster

ohgeerachel

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

he is such a sweet boy. its so sad. he is actually my cousin. my family has been taking it really hard. he was such a great boy. so sad to have lost him.

DezErRayLicious

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

I saw this the other day on the news.
It touched my heart and was extremely sad.
He's contributed and made a bigger difference than the average person does in their life! And he lived to be only 11 or so!

He's truely an angel :)

muhrissahh!

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

wow
now thats a TRUE inspiration!

muhrissahh!

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

R.I.P

dazed_in_the_music

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

The word "amazing" doesn't even describe that little boy. This made me cry, not only because it is sad but because he is such an inspiration. If we had more people like him in this world, it would be a better place.
RIP <3

Briley

Briley says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

What an awesome kid.

cay cay :]

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i started crying after watching this :l
hes such an inspiration & its sad that people like that get the worst luck
the mos touching part was how couragous he was
ill definately remember him at thanksgiving
r.i.p <3

sapekacoca

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Wow. This is so inspiring.

Morgs373

Morgs373 says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

happy thanksgiving, brenden. we can ALL learn from you

ray - chill - ann :)

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

that made me cry . . . breden foster your amazing <3 you've been an inspiration to us all, prevailing in the best for others. you've touched so many hearts and have been such a movement to people in need. you have been an extraordinary boy. r.i.p. breden<333333

horse lover! :)

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

wow! this is so inspiring!
R.I.P Brenden.

Painy!

Painy! says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

this is why i support su2c, no kid should have to go through that!

Daledo

Daledo says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

what an amazing, totally inspirational and heart-wrenchinly sad story...

sydney

sydney says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Thats so moving and inspiring.
if he wouldnt have pasted he would have grown into a great man.

thank you brennan

morgasaur!

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

he is the most amazing little kid ever!

he is an inspration to everyone

RIP

JagStar

JagStar says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

Its great that he could help those people by just making a wish. But it's still so sad that he died =/ the end made me almost cry

AnnaleaLaLa

POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

i love these make a wish stories there just so amazing.
this is by far the greatest wish of them all.

mike

mike says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

We all should live like Branden. He is an inspiration.

chris3528

chris3528 says:
POSTED 3 YEARS AGO

He inspires everybody


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