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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 11 MONTHS AGO

He's an inspiration to everyone.

megannXtwloha

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Austin

Austin says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

that inspired me

LeeLee

LeeLee says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

lolzpatricia

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

rip<3

NancyDoll

NancyDoll says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

awww i love this story

faniee

faniee says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

i wish more people, and myself could be like him

def. now one of my inspirations
<3
amazing

lovesickmelody

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

dogg_chick878

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

That's such a touching story.

J o y y ;D

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

aww :)

FallenAngel

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Truly touching story...

:)

Sarah

Sarah says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

:D

none

none says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

that's one of the best videos ever.

allysonpickles

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

whalesnpenguins

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Jess

Jess says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

omg he's so cute!!!

taby baby

taby baby says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

shytown60622

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

its sad but very inspiring!!

gardenstate

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

may he rest in paradise <3

hayley ;]

hayley ;] says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

jannette

jannette says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

):

he had such a big heart .

CorkyCourtney

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

What an amazing little kid.

Caroline

Caroline says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

He was an amazing person

Cassie

Cassie says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

I love seeing things like this :)

jayy

jayy says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

This iss so amazing
this boy was truely something <3

lunchbox1310

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

ALEX

ALEX says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

thats touching

Kat B

Kat B says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Deli

Deli says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

Awwh
Thats touching&&sad:[

amanda [ r o c k e r ]

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

toadkid

toadkid says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

and i thought i was cool. fuck.

xdanielledisaster

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

Aw.
That's so kind.

Lady of Shalott

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

This got me a little choked up.

09elizabethmallon

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

wow

Sayra

Sayra says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Rest in Peace w/ Angels Brenden.

CaliforniaLuv84

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Gideon X

Gideon X says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

This is a young man I have total respect for.

heartpumpsair

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

what an amazing soul.

Apple Boss(:

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

brookieboomboom

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

go Brenden! (:
this is an amazing story!

PoliticGirl!

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

M$. CA$H

M$. CA$H says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

wow
how inspirational

Kelsie

Kelsie says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

sunny =)

sunny =) says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

RachelCouture ™

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

MeL

MeL says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

omg i cried so bad:(...

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

Cindyy.

Cindyy. says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

ohgeerachel

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

wow
now thats a TRUE inspiration!

muhrissahh!

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

R.I.P

dazed_in_the_music

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

What an awesome kid.

cay cay :]

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

Wow. This is so inspiring.

Morgs373

Morgs373 says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

happy thanksgiving, brenden. we can ALL learn from you

ray - chill - ann :)

POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Painy!

Painy! says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

Daledo

Daledo says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

sydney

sydney says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

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

thank you brennan

morgasaur!

POSTED 11 MONTHS AGO

he is the most amazing little kid ever!

he is an inspration to everyone

RIP

JagStar

JagStar says:
POSTED 11 MONTHS 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 11 MONTHS 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 8 MONTHS AGO

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

chris3528

chris3528 says:
POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO

He inspires everybody


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